Arran The Bodega Sherry Cask Single Island Malt Whisky 55.8%

The name refers to the Spanish bodega where the sherry casks live before they travel to Arran and are filled with new whisky.

Seven years in a 250-litre sherry hogshead gives this release a surprising depth for its age.

Expert Description

Arran The Bodega Sherry Cask is a Single Islands Malt Whisky matured in a 250-litre sherry hogshead for a minimum of 7 years, bottled at 55.8%.

The cask size gives more contact between whisky and wood than a standard cask, speeding up maturation and explaining why a relatively young whisky like this one still achieves a clear sherry character. The whisky is bottled non-chill filtered and with natural colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Clear sherry character with dried fruit and a light nutty tone.

Palate

Rich and spiced, carried by the sherry cask's power.

Finish

Medium length and warming.

Specifications

Name: Arran The Bodega Sherry Cask
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Whisky
Age: 7 years
ABV: 55.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 250-litre sherry hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5060044483776
Serving suggestion: With a few drops of spring water

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Nutty · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

A 250-litre hogshead is smaller than a standard butt but larger than a Quarter Cask — that medium size is part of why this 7-year-old reaches a depth normally associated with older whisky.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arran The Bodega Sherry Cask

Isn't 7 years quite young for a sherry-matured whisky?

The smaller cask gives more contact between whisky and wood, speeding up maturation and delivering a depth often associated with older whisky.

Is this whisky peated?

No, it's unpeated.

How should I serve it?

With a few drops of spring water to open up the sherry notes.

What does "Bodega" mean in the name?

It refers to the Spanish sherry warehouses where the casks stored sherry before being sent to Arran for whisky maturation.

Does it make a good gift?

Yes, for someone who wants to try a powerful, sherry-driven whisky without the higher price older releases often carry.

How many bottles are there?

The Bodega Sherry Cask is part of Arran's standing range with no batch limit.