The Arran Malt 14 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

Product of: United Kingdom

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Initially aged for 12 years in ex-bourbon barrels, this 14 year single malt from the Isle of Arran spent its last two years in fresh bourbon barrels and fresh sherry hogsheads, two-thirds American oak and one-third European oak. It is bottled without caramel colouring or chill filtration.

Introduced in August 2010 as a replacement for The Arran 12 Year Old (introduced late 2008 and now discontinued).

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 08/12/2012

Appearance:

Clear deep golden amber.

Aroma:

Dried fruit and peach skin bursts forth with cream-of-soda vanilla and vanilla fudge. Strong pear drops, subtle hazelnut and ginger snap biscuits emerge with water.

Taste:

Initial sweetness is quickly countered by bitter tannins and salty notes. Juicy apple, hazelnuts, orange zest and toasted coconut.

Aftertaste:

Long cinnamon spiced finish with lingering brine.