The Arran Malt Westie

Difford's Guide

Vintage: Non-vintage

Aged: No age statement

Product of: Product of United Kingdom United Kingdom

The Westie is the name given to a limited edition single malt Scotch by Isle of Arran Distillers. Just 6,000 bottles have been filled from 22 ex-Sherry Hogsheads specially selected by Master Distiller James MacTaggart from a 1998 distillation.

The Westie is the third edition of the Icons of Arran Series and this new 'Icon' was inspired by James's West Highland Terrier, Ruaraidh (pronounced Roo-Ree) who is pictured on the packaging and label. The whisky is non chill-filtered.

Review and Tasting


Sampled on 01/01/2010

Appearance:

Clear (some particles present in tasting sample), golden-coloured.

Aroma:

Herbal malty nose with aloe vera, ripe banana, apple pie and linseed oil.

Taste:

Diluted to 40% abv. yields a malty palate with lightly smoked vegetal notes, buttery fudge, toasted oak, orange zest with hints of vanilla, cocoa powder and cardamom.

Aftertaste:

Satisfying malty spiced oily finish.

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Closure: Natural cork stopper

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