Arran Sauternes Cask Finish Single Island Malt Whisky 50%

From one of France's finest Sauternes producers come the casks that gave this Arran its signature sweetness — a whisky that flirts with the dessert table.

Another angle on Arran's popular series finished in used wine casks.

Expert Description

Arran Sauternes Cask Finish is a Single Islands Malt Whisky finished in Sauternes wine casks and bottled at 50%.

The casks are sourced from one of the French region's finest producers and bring a sweetness to the whisky rarely found in Scotch. The sweetness from the noble sweet white wine layers over Arran's own citrus character, creating a dessert-friendly profile.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich sweetness from the Sauternes casks with a trace of honey.

Palate

Sweet with notes of vanilla, caramel and Arran's well-known citrus note.

Finish

Medium length and soft with lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Arran Sauternes Cask Finish
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in Sauternes wine casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5060044481949
Serving suggestion: With sweet desserts, or strong cheese where the sweetness brings balance

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Wine-toned · Citrus-forward · Smooth

Did You Know?

Sauternes is a sweet white wine from the Bordeaux region, made from grapes affected by noble rot — a fungus that concentrates the grapes' sweetness before they become wine.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arran Sauternes Cask Finish

What is Sauternes?

A sweet French white wine from Bordeaux, made from grapes affected by noble rot — the casks give the whisky its clear sweetness.

Is this whisky peated?

No, it's unpeated.

How should I serve it?

As a dessert whisky, ideally with sweet desserts or strong cheese, where the sweetness creates balance.

Is it much sweeter than a regular Arran?

Yes, noticeably — the Sauternes cask brings a sweetness that clearly sets it apart from the rest of the distillery's range.

Does it make a good gift?

Yes, especially for someone who loves pairing whisky with food or dessert.

How many bottles are there?

Sauternes Cask Finish is part of Arran's standing wine cask series with no specific batch limit.