Arran Port cask Finish Vol.50% Cl.70

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

Aged initially in ex bourbon oak barrels this selection from the Isle of Arran ended up in barrels that previously contained Port wine.

The end result is a single malt full of charm, complexity and quality.

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

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

Whiskey Arran Porto Cask on the nose is initially sweet with notes of dried fruit, cherries and chocolate, continuing it becomes deeper with notes of caramelized fruit.

On the palate, Arran Porto Cask whiskey begins fresh but soon turns into notes of warm toffee, apples and hazelnuts with hints of milk chocolate and candied fruit.

The finish is moderately persistent with notes of caramelized barley.

An exceptional Arran Single malt whiskey was born!

Tasting Notes:

Color: Deep bronze.

Aroma: Notes of vanilla, spices and ripe citrus with hints of dried fruit, with the addition of water you discover notes of mandarin, dark chocolate and honey.

Taste: Full-bodied, fruity and spicy with notes of cinnamon that combine with apple and raisins, with the addition of water it opens to reveal notes of barley and pear.

Final: Of good persistence with sweet notes of barley.

Whiskey Arran porto Cask can be paired with a good Nicaraguan cigar such as L'Aroma de Caribe Mi Amor or a balanced robust Bentley B13.