
ABV (Strength)
55.4
Cask Strength
Yes
Distillery
Arran
Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Bottle Size
70cl
Bottling Date
2016
Region
Island
Country
Scotland
Series
Smugglers' Series
Style
Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Arran 'The High Seas' - Smugglers' Series Vol. 2 Producer Notes
Nose: Citrus fruits are at the fore, mingling with smells evocative of the outdoors; a touch of seaweed hints at coastal character. Orchard fruits, white pepper, and a subtle dry note reminiscent of fino sherry make this a complex nose. A hint of burned pine wood is in the background.
Palae: A fizzing mouthfeel with sherbet character. A fresh spearmint note appears and mingles with warm bramley apple pie and ice cream. There is tangy lime marmalade with chilli pepper heat and a whiff of smoke from a just-lit fire of pine logs. The addition of water shows honey dew melon and pear drop sweets.
Finish: Distillery character shines through; notes of apples, citrus and good body are elongated by a backbone of subtle smoke.