Arran 1996/2023 Single Cask Denmark 26 years old Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53.3%

Some whiskies only get better with time. This one has waited twenty-six years in a single sherry cask, making it one of the oldest Arran bottlings ever sent to Denmark.

A sherry hogshead, tucked away in the Arran warehouses since the mid-nineties, now drawn straight from the wood.

Expert Description

Arran 1996/2023 Single Cask Denmark 26 Year Old is a Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a sherry hogshead and bottled at 53.3%.

Distilled in August 1996, when the Lochranza distillery was only a year old, the whisky spent a full 26 years in the same sherry cask before being bottled in July 2023, non-chill filtered and with natural colour. Only 258 bottles exist from this cask, and the entire batch is reserved for Denmark – a rare chance to taste what a quarter century on sherry oak does to Arran's bright, fruity house style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark, mature sherry with stewed fruit, walnut and a hint of leather that speaks of the years spent in wood.

Palate

Rich and deep with raisin, date and dark caramel, held together by a lightly bitter, oak-driven structure.

Finish

Long and dry, with spiced oak and a final trace of espresso.

Specifications

Name: Arran 1996/2023 Single Cask Denmark 26 Year Old
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 26 years
ABV: 53.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 26.08.1996
Bottled: 12.07.2023
Number of bottles: 258
Edition: Single Cask – Exclusively Bottled for Denmark
EAN no.: 5060044487835
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass at room temperature, no ice

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Oak-driven · Mature

Investment Potential

Medium – very old Arran single casks grow scarcer every year, and a 26-year-old from the distillery's early days draws real collector interest.

Did You Know?

When this whisky went into cask in 1996, the Arran distillery had only been distilling for a single year – making this one of the earliest vintage expressions from Lochranza now reaching the market.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arran 1996/2023 Single Cask Denmark 26 Year Old

Is Arran 1996/2023 worth it?

Yes. With 26 years in a single sherry cask and only 258 bottles, this is one of the rarest and oldest Arran bottlings made for Denmark – a genuine collector's bottle.

How many bottles are there?

258, drawn from one cask and reserved for the Danish market.

Is this whisky peated?

No, it's unpeated – the sherry cask's depth and 26 years of maturation stand entirely on their own.

How should I serve such an old whisky?

In a Glencairn glass at room temperature, without ice. Avoid diluting too much to keep the deep sherry character intact.

Is it a good investment?

Very old Arran single casks are scarce, and demand for them typically rises as more bottles get drunk or tucked away in collections.

What makes the 1996 vintage special for Arran?

The whisky was distilled when the Lochranza distillery was only a year old, making it one of the earliest examples of Arran's style, now matured for a quarter century.