Arran 2006/2024 Single Cask Denmark 18 year old Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky 53,6%

Eighteen years is a long time, even for a whisky. In a refill sherry cask, this Arran has been allowed to mature at its own pace, without the sherry wood's power ever becoming overwhelming.

Another single cask, selected for Denmark, this time with a more restrained but equally deep sherry character.

Expert Description

Arran 2006/2024 Single Cask Denmark 18 Year Old is a Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a refill Oloroso hogshead and bottled at 53.6%.

Because the cask had already given up most of its initial power to an earlier fill, it draws more gently on the whisky this time — the result is a subtler, but still clear, sherry character layered over Arran's own fruit sweetness. Distilled in April 2006 and bottled in July 2024 after 18 years in wood, the whisky is bottled at cask strength, non-chill filtered and with natural colour. Only 244 bottles exist, all reserved for Denmark.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sultana raisin, spiced cake and dark chocolate, tied together by a gentle sweetness from the cask.

Palate

Deep and beguiling with ripe plum, caramelised sugar and a fine spiced warmth.

Finish

Medium in length, soft and lightly dry, closing on a final trace of oak.

Specifications

Name: Arran 2006/2024 Single Cask Denmark 18 Year Old
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 years
ABV: 53.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Oloroso hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 14.04.2006
Bottled: 31.07.2024
Number of bottles: 244
Edition: Single Cask – Exclusively Bottled for Denmark
EAN no.: 5060044488894
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass, a drop of water is welcome

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Fruity · Round

Did You Know?

A "refill" cask has already given up most of its colour and spice to an earlier whisky – which is why the distillery's maturation team typically lets refill casks rest longer, as with this 18-year-old, to reach the same depth as a younger first-fill cask.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arran 2006/2024 Single Cask Denmark 18 Year Old

Is Arran 2006/2024 worth it?

Yes. 18 years in a single sherry cask and only 244 bottles make it a rare chance to taste a well-matured Arran from one single barrel.

What does "refill" mean for the flavour?

A refill cask gives less power than a first-fill cask, producing a more restrained but still clear sherry character that doesn't overwhelm Arran's own fruit profile.

Is this whisky peated?

No, it's entirely unpeated.

How many bottles are there?

244, all reserved for the Danish market.

How should I serve it?

In a Glencairn glass, a drop of water is welcome to open up the spice and fruit notes further.

Does it make a good gift for a whisky collector?

Yes, the age and limited bottle count make it a fine gift for someone who values long maturation.