The Arran Malt
7.8

The Arran Malt

Fino Sherry Cask 8 Years Old

ABV 50%

The type of maturation has deeply influenced the malt. Elegant and rich but may be a bit too much... like\rXmas pudding!

Martine Nouet

Specification

The Arran Malt

Brand

Fino Sherry Cask 8 Years Old

Expression

8

Age (Years)

50%

ABV

Scotland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Sherried. Deep earthiness. Damson jam. Dates,treacle. Fig syrup.

Palate: Sweet and concentrated. Dark dry fruit (prunes,sultanas,dates) like alsacian Christmas cakes. Wood\rshows off at mid-palate.Bitter note.

Finish: Sweet and bitter. Dark chocolate.

Comment: The type of maturation has deeply influenced the malt. Elegant and rich but may be a bit too much... like\rXmas pudding!

Score: 7.8

Ian Wisniewski

Taster

Nose: Tightly clustered,well-balanced, vanilla,oak,citrus,honey and nutmeg.

Palate: Light creamyness and mellow dryness,then vanilla sweetness, orange marmalade,cooked apples,\rcitrus zest freshness and subtle oak.

Finish: Lightly spicy oak balanced by diminishing sweetness.

Comment: A constantly evolving balance of richness and dryness.

Score: 7.9

7.8
Overall Score

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