Arran Barley 10 year Batch 002 Island Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 50%

There is almost always wind down at the southern end of Arran. Two fields at Bellevue Farm grow the barley, Lochranza in the north makes the spirit, and between them lies an island that went more than 150 years without a legal distillery. Now batch two has arrived, and this time it runs on a different barley variety.

Expert description

Arran Barley 10 year Batch 002 is an Island Single Malt Whisky matured in first fill bourbon casks and bottled at 50% ABV.

The whisky was distilled and matured at Lochranza on the Isle of Arran by Isle of Arran Distillers, and bottled in 2026. The barley is Concerto, grown at Bellevue Farm by the Currie family, who have worked the land for six generations. Arran normally buys its barley as malt from maltings on the Scottish mainland and mills it on site in Lochranza.

Batch 001 used the Optic variety and was matured in a mix of first fill bourbon and sherry casks. Batch 002 spent its whole life in first fill bourbon casks, and you can taste it: more vanilla and biscuity spice, less sherry.

18,000 bottles were filled. It is a recurring release, with a new batch each year, and every edition shifts with the harvest, the barley variety, the casks and the volume. The whisky is non-chill filtered and has no added colour.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh herbs and light citrus come first, followed by soft vanilla sweetness and a touch of aniseed.

Palate

Ginger biscuits and vanilla with citrus on top. The texture is thick and slightly oily, and it pulls the fruit further across the tongue.

Finish

Rich and warming, with a little aniseed and sweet spice.

Specifications

Name: Arran Barley 10 year Batch 002
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Island Single Malt Whisky
Age: 10 year
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill bourbon casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Bottled: 2026
Number of bottles: 18,000
Edition: Arran Barley Batch 002 Limited Edition
EAN no.: 5037377000666

Flavour profile

Fresh · Citrusy · Spicy · Vanilla · Oily

Did you know?

The label carries two sets of coordinates: 55.7030° N, 5.2907° W for Lochranza and 55.4995° N, 5.3188° W for the field at Bellevue Farm. About 20 kilometres separate them, and that is the whole distance from barley field to distillery.

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Frequently asked questions about Arran Barley 10 year Batch 002

What does Arran Barley 10 year Batch 002 taste like?

It tastes of ginger biscuits, vanilla and citrus, with a thick, oily texture. The nose opens with fresh herbs, light citrus and a hint of aniseed. The finish is rich and warming, with a little aniseed and sweet spice.

How does Batch 002 differ from Batch 001?

Batch 002 is made from Concerto barley, where Batch 001 used Optic. It is also matured only in first fill bourbon casks, while Batch 001 included sherry casks. Arran releases a new batch every year, so the flavour moves with the harvest, the barley variety and the casks.

How should I serve Arran Barley 10 year Batch 002?

Pour it at room temperature into a Glencairn whisky glass and taste it neat first. At 50% ABV, a few drops of water can open up the vanilla and citrus.

What do 50% ABV and no chill filtration mean for the taste?

They give more body and texture. Chill filtration strips out some of the fatty compounds behind an oily mouthfeel, and Arran leaves them in the bottle. The higher strength also keeps the aromas packed tighter in the glass.

What is Bellevue Farm, and why does Arran use local barley?

Bellevue Farm is a farm at the southern end of the Isle of Arran, run by the Currie family for six generations. Since 2015, Arran has sourced barley from two ten hectare fields near its sister distillery Lagg. Local barley ties the field directly to the bottle, and each harvest leaves its mark on the whisky.

Where is Arran, and what is the distillery known for?

Arran sits at Lochranza on the north of the Isle of Arran and began production in 1995. The distillery is known for a soft, fruity style. Since 2019, Isle of Arran Distillers has also run Lagg Whisky at the southern end of the island. For more from the Scottish islands, see Island Whisky.