The 2nd release in the Explorer Series from Arran distillery is this limited edition 21 year old Island malt. Initially matured in sherry hogsheads, the whisky was then transferred and finished in Amontillado sherry casks from Bodegas Tradicion, Jerez De La Frontera, Spain. 9,000 bottles released for 'Lochranza Castle', bottled at 47.2% vol.
Tasting Notes
Arran Explorer Series Vol 2 Producer Notes
Nose: Rich, layered and complex. Caramelised almonds and chocolate covered crystallised ginger dovetail with deep aromas of dried apricots and caramelised brown sugar. Dusty smells of the dunnage warehouse abound.
Palate: Bright and mouth coating, showing notes of honeycomb and salted caramel. Herbaceous accents offset the orchard fruit which comes to the fore to display the ever-present Arran house style. Seamless integration of age, wood characters and Arran spirit.
Finish: Enigmatic, developing toward Assam tea and subtle cigar smoke. A resurgence of freshness completes the circle. A fabulous example of Arran in more advanced years.