
ABV (Strength)
56.8
Cask Strength
Yes
Distillery
Arran
Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Bottle Size
70cl
Bottling Date
2017
Region
Island
Country
Scotland
Series
Arran Smugglers' Series
Style
Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Arran 'The Exciseman' - Smugglers' Series Vol. 3 Producer Notes
Nose: The rich honeyed character is immediate on the nose, luxuriously decadent. The fresh coastal character is also evident. Apples, vanilla and a touch of spice are also subtly present with a hint of toasted oak.
Palate: It coats the tongue and the notes of apple and vanilla are in abundance. No hint of dryness on the palate, it grows in sweet intensity and provides a rounded mouthfeel. The addition of water opens up the complexity beautifully and reveals a lighter sweetness of candied lemon.
Finish: Long, luxurious and yet delightfully fresh. The notes of apple and citrus give a lightness of character whilst the body remains solidly complex and robust. A typical Arran with an added layer of sweetness.