This port cask finished single malt from Arran has aromas of vanilla spice and ripe citrus running into dried fruits and nuttiness. With a splash of water more depth of mandarin citrus with fudge and honeyed notes. The palate carries layers of fruit combined with spice, cinnamon baked apple wrestling with a hint of strawberry jam. The dram opens out to reveal warming barley and a hint of sweet pear. The finish is classic Arran, with a punch that dances on the palate. The trademark Arran barley sweetness shines through the layers of complexity.

After initially maturing in traditional oak casks over a number of years The Arran single malt in this bottling was ‘finished’ in a selection of  port wine casks sourced from an artisan producer of this iconic Portuguese fortified wine. Master Blender, James MacTaggart, who carefully monitored this period of secondary maturation to ensure the perfect balance is struck between the Port casks and the intrinsic sweet-fruity character of Arran Single Malt. The end result is a single malt full of charm, complexity and quality.