Arran Sauternes cask Vol.50% Cl.70

Arran has become famous for being among the first distilleries to experiment with the use of unusual casks: this finish in cask ex sauternes has quickly become one of the most popular among aficionados all over the world.

This Arran single maltsauternes cask finishi was aged for eight years in new barrels and then two years in barrels previously used for French sauternes wine.

Arran's Master Distiller, James MacTaggart, closely monitored this single malt throughout its finish, to ensure the perfect balance between the classic smoke-fruity of Arran and the sweet, ethereal qualities of sauternes.

The result is a sweet and fruity whiskey with the classic Arran style.

Whiskey Arran sauternes Cask the nose is initially sweet with notes of white fruit, vanilla and toffee, continuing it becomes deeper with notes of caramelized fruit.

On the palate, Arran Sauternes Cask whiskey starts fresh but quickly turns into notes of warm toffee, apples and hazelnuts with hints of milk chocolate and spiced biscuits.

The finish is moderately persistent with notes of cinnamon, licorice and pineapple.

An exceptional Arran Single malt whiskey is born!

Tasting Notes:

Aroma: very intense, with notes of white fruit, peaches, spices, vanilla and raisins in syrup.

Palate: still delicate white fruit, many spices, notes of jasmine, black pepper, butter biscuits. Fresh and balanced.

Final: panforte, blueberry jam, licorice.

Whiskey Arran sauternes Cask years can be combined with a good Nicaraguan cigar such as L'Aroma de Caribe Mi Amor or a balanced Davidoff Nicaragua box pressed toro.