Ten years is where many whisky drinkers first really meet Arran — an age-appropriate, easy-to-grasp introduction to the distillery's style.

A combination of mostly bourbon and a smaller sherry component that shows the breadth of Arran's character.

Expert Description

Arran 10 Year Old is a Single Islands Malt Whisky matured mostly in American bourbon casks with a smaller share of sherry casks, bottled at 46%.

Around 60% of the whisky comes from bourbon casks, with the rest sherry-matured, giving a balance between bright fruitiness and a deeper sweetness. The classic citrus tone Arran is known for comes through clearly across both cask types.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet vanilla, banana, melon and cocoa.

Palate

More complex aromas with a deep character that never covers up the classic citrus tone.

Finish

Medium length and soft with lingering citrus and a light sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Arran 10 Year Old
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Mostly bourbon casks, smaller share of sherry casks
EAN no.: 5060044480638
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Citrus-forward · Sweet · Creamy

Did You Know?

Arran 10 Year Old is often considered the distillery's clearest calling card — it combines nearly all of Arran's hallmarks in one easy-drinking bottle.

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An island full of wild ripe berries, sea air and a trace of Burgundy. It's not an obvious combination — but Arran isn't an obvious distillery either.

A vintage bottling from 1999, finished in Pinot Noir wine casks and bottled exclusively for the Danish trade market.

Expert Description

Arran 12 Year Old 1999 Vintage Pinot Noir Wine Cask is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks and finished in Pinot Noir wine casks, bottled at 46%.

The Isle of Arran sits in the Firth of Clyde west of Glasgow and is often described as Scotland in miniature. The Lochranza distillery opened in 1995 and is the island's only one, after British excise authorities shut down the last legal distillation in the 1800s. This 1999 Vintage was distilled in 1999 and bottled in 2011 after 12 years in cask, made exclusively for the professional Danish whisky trade. The whisky began its life in ex-bourbon casks, Arran's primary maturation wood, before receiving a finish in Pinot Noir wine casks — a grape with light tannins, red berry notes and a lightly earthy edge that leaves a clear mark without taking over from the whisky.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe red berries, macerated cherry and a touch of grape juice, followed by spices such as star anise, cinnamon and white pepper, with a clear and pleasant malted sweetness and a trace of salted island character.

Palate

Silky and lightly oily with clear fruitiness — grape, red berries, fermented apple and a peppery edge, tied together by caramel sweetness and vanilla.

Finish

Medium to long, spiced, with dryness from the wine cask and a warm island character that slowly fades.

Specifications

Name: Arran 12 Year Old 1999 Vintage Pinot Noir Wine Cask
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon, finished in Pinot Noir wine casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 1999
Bottled: 2011
Edition: Vintage 1999 – exclusive to the professional Danish market
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Wine-toned · Fruity · Spiced · Salted

Did You Know?

The Isle of Arran went without a single legal distillery for more than 150 years — the first Excise-registered still, the Lochranza distillery, only opened in 1995, and the first official single malt from it was bottled in 1998.

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After a break, the 14-year-old is back in Arran's standing range — now in a more refined form that shows the distillery's island style from a new angle.

Bourbon maturation supplemented by an exclusive share of Palo Cortado sherry casks.

Expert Description

Arran 14 Year Old is an Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured mainly in bourbon casks with a share of Palo Cortado sherry casks, bottled at 46%.

The combination of the two cask types gives an elegant balance of sweetness, fruit and maritime notes, without drowning out Arran's natural character. The whisky is bottled non-chill filtered and with natural colour, marking a welcome return of this age group to the distillery's core range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe fruit and mandarin, with a light salted breeze from the coast around the Isle of Arran.

Palate

Rich and rounded with toffee, ripe apple, tropical fruit and a subtle maritime note.

Finish

Long, soft and harmonious with fine traces of oak and a mild, natural sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Arran 14 Year Old
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks with a share of Palo Cortado sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Coastal · Fruity · Round · Spiced

Did You Know?

Palo Cortado is a rare sherry style that begins life as a fino but unexpectedly develops a deeper, more oloroso-like character — a quirk that makes every cask unique.

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Scotland meets Burgundy in this bottle — a whisky that has lived two lives, first on bourbon, then on French wine wood, whose exact source the distillery keeps close to its chest.

Part of Arran's exclusive Rare Batch series, where experiments with unusual casks get free rein.

Expert Description

Arran 15 Year Old French Oak Grand Cru is a Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky matured in French Grand Cru casks and bottled at 52.5%.

The whisky begins its journey with seven years in American bourbon casks, before moving to French oak casks from Grand Cru wine for a further eight years. The exact vineyard isn't disclosed, but the quality of the wood is unmistakable — it brings a wine-like depth rarely found in Scotch whisky. With 4,198 bottles produced worldwide, this is one of the larger releases in the Rare Batch series, bottled non-chill filtered and with natural colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey, brioche and ripe apple meet white flowers in an inviting, almost baked aroma.

Palate

Creamy and lightly wine-like with fresh citrus, vanilla and almond, where the two cask types meet in fine balance.

Finish

Long and rounded with oak, citrus, dark chocolate and a trace of maraschino cherry.

Specifications

Name: Arran 15 Year Old French Oak Grand Cru Hogshead
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 52.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks, finished in French Grand Cru casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2025
Number of bottles: 4,198
Edition: Rare Batch Series
EAN no.: 5060044489525
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass, ideally without ice to preserve the wine notes

Flavour Profile

Wine-toned · Fruity · Creamy · Floral

Did You Know?

The Grand Cru casks this whisky matured in come from some of France's most celebrated vineyards — but Arran has deliberately kept the exact source secret, turning the guessing game into part of the experience.

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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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Adelphi typically tastes 25 casks to find one good enough for their name. This is the one — a 20-year-old Arran, selected by two of the whisky trade's most respected figures.

Bottled at full cask strength to mark the independent bottler FC Whisky's 20th anniversary.

Expert Description

Arran 1999/2020 Adelphi Selection 20 Year Old FC Whisky is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in cask number 465 and bottled at 52.5%.

The whisky was distilled on 31 December 1999 and bottled on 7 January 2020 by the independent whisky merchant Adelphi Selection, whose manager Alex Bruce and whisky writer Charles MacLean together approve fewer than 4% of the casks they taste. This bottle marks FC Whisky's 20th anniversary, and with only 175 bottles from a single cask, it's a rare chance to taste Arran through one of Scotland's most discerning independent bottlers.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe fruit and honey, with a depth that only comes from two decades of maturation.

Palate

Rich and layered, where Arran's classic citrus character meets a warm, spiced structure from the cask.

Finish

Long and dry with a final trace of oak and spice.

Specifications

Name: Arran 1999/2020 Adelphi Selection 20 Year Old FC Whisky
Distillery: Arran
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 20 years
ABV: 52.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cask No. 465
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 31.12.1999
Bottled: 07.01.2020
Number of bottles: 175
Edition: Arran Millennium Malt 20th Anniversary Bottling FC Whisky
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Spiced · Oak-driven · Complex

Investment Potential

Medium – a 20-year-old Adelphi bottling from a single cask with only 175 bottles typically draws interest from collectors who follow independent bottlers.

Did You Know?

Adelphi was founded in 1826 on the banks of the Clyde near Glasgow, closed in the early 1900s, and was revived in 1993 when a grandson of a former owner relaunched the firm as an independent bottler.

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Only one cask of this 18-year-old Premium Cask edition exists, and the entire batch has stayed in Denmark. That's the kind of exclusivity that makes collectors take notice.

Another demonstration of how much difference a single refill sherry cask can make after eighteen years.

Expert Description

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

Distilled in April 2006 and bottled in July 2024, exclusively for the Danish market. Cask number 80006 has been left to work quietly for 18 years, giving a sherry character that's deep without becoming heavy. Only 244 bottles exist, bottled at cask strength, non-chill filtered and with natural colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sultana raisin and spiced cake with a trace of intense dark chocolate.

Palate

Deep and beguiling with the same dark chocolate character and a round sweetness from the cask.

Finish

Long and soft with a final trace of spice.

Specifications

Name: Arran 2006/2024 18 Year Old Premium Cask
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, Cask No. 80006
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 14.04.2006
Bottled: 31.07.2024
Number of bottles: 244
Edition: Premium Cask – Exclusive to Denmark
EAN no.: 5060044488894
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Chocolate-toned · Round

Did You Know?

Arran uses the term "Premium Cask" for single casks judged especially suited to long maturation — not every refill sherry cask reaches this standard after 18 years.

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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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Fifteen years in a single Oloroso cask has given this Arran a depth that speaks directly to collectors and sherry lovers.

A cask strength expression, bottled without compromise from cask number 979.

Expert Description

Arran 2008/2024 15 Year Old Premium Oloroso Cask #979 is a Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a 1st fill Oloroso hogshead and bottled at 55.4%.

The whisky was distilled at the Lochranza distillery on the Isle of Arran on 15 October 2008 and matured for 15 years in cask number 979, before being bottled on 31 July 2024 at full cask strength. Only 296 bottles exist from this single cask, selected especially for the Danish market.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light chocolate, toffee and honey with an elegant sherry imprint.

Palate

Rich and rounded with sweet notes of caramel, dried fruit and spice.

Finish

Long, warm and silky with a trace of oak and the sherry's depth.

Specifications

Name: Arran 2008/2024 15 Year Old Premium Oloroso Cask #979
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 55.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill Oloroso hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 15.10.2008
Bottled: 31.07.2024
Number of bottles: 296
Edition: Single Cask – Cask No. 979
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Sweet · Spiced · Smooth

Did You Know?

Cask number 979 is one of the single casks Arran rarely releases on its own — most Oloroso casks from the same vintage are typically blended with others before reaching the bottle.

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Twelve years is a long time for an Arran — most bottles from Lochranza reach the shelf much younger. This one was left to sit, and you can taste it in every drop.

A single sherry hogshead, selected for the Danish market and bottled without a single addition.

Expert Description

Arran 2012/2025 Single Cask Denmark 12 Year Old is a Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a 1st fill sherry hogshead and bottled at 57.9%.

Distilled in September 2012, the whisky spent twelve years in a single 1st fill sherry cask before being drawn straight from the wood, non-chill filtered and with natural colour. Only 288 bottles exist, all reserved for Denmark. Unlike several of the distillery's other single cask releases, this one carries no peat at all, leaving the sherry cask's nuance and Arran's own fruit character all the room they need.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fig, date and raisin meet a fresh note of orange peel and a touch of nutmeg.

Palate

Dry yet full-bodied — dark chocolate and toasted nuts dance alongside ripe fruit, while the sherry's spiced warmth gives structure without weighing it down.

Finish

Long and lingering with coffee, cocoa and a mild spiced warmth that fades slowly.

Specifications

Name: Arran 2012/2025 Single Cask Denmark 12 Year Old
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 57.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill sherry hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 17.09.2012
Number of bottles: 288
Edition: Single Cask – Exclusively Bottled for Denmark
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass, a drop of water opens the fruit

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Spiced · Smooth

Did You Know?

With twelve years in wood, this bottling ranks among the oldest single cask releases Arran has sent to Denmark – most of the distillery's Danish bottlings typically sit around 8-10 years old.

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On Arran's wild west coast, where the Atlantic hits the cliffs below Lochranza, sits one of Scotland's youngest distilleries with a reputation growing faster than most.

This bottling comes from a single cask, hand-picked and bottled exclusively for the Danish market.

Expert Description

Arran 2015/2024 Single Cask Denmark 9 Year Old is a Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a 1st fill Oloroso hogshead and bottled at 60.2%.

The cask is a 1st fill Oloroso hogshead, meaning the sherry wood had never held whisky before this fill, so the full force of the Spanish oak goes straight into the spirit. Distilled in April 2015 and bottled in July 2024 after nine years of maturation, the whisky is bottled at cask strength, non-chill filtered and with natural colour. Only 326 bottles came from this single cask, and the entire batch is reserved for Denmark.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh citrus peel and spiced ginger meet a gentle sweetness of vanilla and ripe apricot, while the sherry cask lays a deep, dark base underneath it all.

Palate

Rich and layered with dried fig and raisin, a soft caramel sweetness from the Oloroso wood, and a warm, spiced edge that carries through from first sip to last.

Finish

Long and warming, closing on a final trace of dark chocolate and oak that softens slowly.

Specifications

Name: Arran 2015/2024 Single Cask Denmark 9 Year Old
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 60.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill Oloroso hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 20.04.2015
Bottled: 31.07.2024
Number of bottles: 326
Edition: Single Cask – Exclusively Bottled for Denmark
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed at room temperature, a drop of water opens up the sherry notes

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Spiced · Creamy

Did You Know?

The Lochranza distillery went without a single legal distillation on Arran for more than 150 years – the first licensed still since 1837 only fired up in 1995, which makes even the oldest Arran bottlings fairly young in Scotch whisky history.

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Not every Arran bottling is light and sweet. This one runs the other way — dark, peaty, and richer than most people expect from this distillery.

A single bourbon cask, hand-selected for Denmark, with 50 ppm of peat smoke taking the lead role.

Expert Description

Arran 2015/2025 Single Cask Denmark 9 Year Old 50 ppm is a Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a 1st fill bourbon barrel and bottled at 59.6%.

Arran usually distills a lightly peated or unpeated malt, but this single cask is made from barley peated to a full 50 ppm — double the level of the distillery's standard Machrie Moor. Distilled in October 2015, the whisky spent nine years in a single 1st fill bourbon barrel before being bottled at cask strength, non-chill filtered and with natural colour. Only 246 bottles exist from this cask, all reserved for the Danish market.

Ulrik Bertelsen from Whisky.dk has tasted it and calls it one of the finest peated releases he has met from Arran — a dram where raw power and aromatic depth meet in fine balance.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich peat smoke with hints of bonfire and a touch of iodine, but also an underlying sweetness of vanilla and ripe pear that keeps the nose inviting rather than harsh.

Palate

Softer than expected — baked apple and tropical fruit reach the palate first, before the peat smoke rolls in like a warm wave, carried by the bourbon cask's creamy texture.

Finish

Long and warming with grilled citrus, white pepper and a dry trace of oak that lingers well after the last sip.

Specifications

Name: Arran 2015/2025 Single Cask Denmark 9 Year Old 50 ppm
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 59.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill bourbon barrel
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 19.10.2015
Number of bottles: 246
Edition: Single Cask – Exclusively Bottled for Denmark
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass, a splash of water helps open the smoke

Flavour Profile

Peated · Fruity · Creamy · Spiced

Did You Know?

50 ppm is significantly stronger than most peated whiskies from the Scottish islands – for comparison, Arran's standard peated bottling, Machrie Moor, typically sits around 20 ppm.

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Twenty-five years is the oldest age the Arran distillery has put on a bottle — a testament to how far the distillery has come since its first year in 1995.

A limited number have reached Denmark of this mature, deeply complex release.

Expert Description

Arran 25 Year Old is a Single Islands Malt Whisky matured in a mix of used bourbon and sherry casks, bottled at 46%.

As the distillery's oldest release, this bottle represents a quarter century of patience. The two cask types work together, giving a fullness and complexity that only truly shows after this many years in the warehouse.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fruit cake with toasted almond and honey notes.

Palate

Complex with black pepper and many nuances of ripe fruit and spice.

Finish

Long and warming with lingering spice.

Specifications

Name: Arran 25 Year Old
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Whisky
Age: 25 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Mix of used bourbon and sherry casks
EAN no.: 5060044484001
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Mature · Spiced · Nutty · Complex

Investment Potential

Medium – as the distillery's oldest permanent release, with a limited number of bottles reaching Denmark, it typically draws interest from collectors wanting to cover the full Arran age range.

Did You Know?

When this whisky was distilled, the Arran distillery was still brand new — making this bottle one of the earliest proofs of how well Lochranza's whisky can develop over time.

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Wine casks aren't a one-off at Arran — they're a whole series. This edition is finished in Amarone casks, and it shows clearly already in the colour.

A delicate whisky where the Italian red wine truly comes into play.

Expert Description

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

The whisky is part of Arran's series of releases finished in used wine casks, where powerful Amarone casks from northern Italy add a deep, almost voluminous character on top of the distillery's well-known citrus note.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spiced notes of vanilla, citrus, nuts and dried fruit.

Palate

Complex notes of cinnamon, baked apple and plum and raisin, with a deep, voluminous character.

Finish

Medium length with Arran's citrus note still holding its own under the wine cask's power.

Specifications

Name: Arran Amarone Cask Finish
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in Amarone wine casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5060044481901
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Wine-toned · Spiced · Fruity · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

Amarone is one of Italy's most powerful red wines, made from partially dried grapes from the Veneto region — the process gives the wine, and later the whisky, an unusual concentration.

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Sometimes it's the simple bottles that show best what a distillery can do. Barrel Reserve is Arran's everyday dram — now in a new design with a light blue neck seal.

Matured exclusively in American oak casks, and a natural place to start if you want to get to know Arran's style.

Expert Description

Arran Barrel Reserve is a Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky matured exclusively in American oak casks and bottled at 43%.

This is the distillery's accessible core range, where Arran's signature citrus island character shines through even without an age statement or specific cask number. The whisky has been relaunched with a new light blue neck seal, though the recipe behind it is unchanged.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, fresh pear and sweet honey, with the distillery's citrus note sitting just beneath the surface.

Palate

Delicate with a fine balance of citrus fruit, sweet vanilla, apple and a light coastal note.

Finish

Lingering with sweetness from the casks, spice and a trace of milk chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Arran Barrel Reserve
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
Non-chill filtered: No
EAN no.: 5060044483738
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass, a good introduction to Arran's style

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Sweet · Creamy · Citrus-forward

Did You Know?

The light blue neck seal is part of a broader design refresh across Arran's whole bottle range, meant to make it easier to tell the different expressions apart on the shelf.

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A third way into Arran's world: the same Barrel Reserve, the same oak casks, the same light island character — just another packaging version of the distillery's most accessible bottle.

Whichever edition of Barrel Reserve lands on the shelf, the contents are always the same familiar, bright expression from Lochranza.

Expert Description

Arran Barrel Reserve is a Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky matured exclusively in American oak casks and bottled at 43%.

The whisky is meant as a light, accessible entry into Arran's style, where the American oak casks give a soft sweetness while the distillery's well-known citrus character keeps the profile light and fresh. It's the same base recipe regardless of which packaging version the bottle carries.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla and fresh pear with a touch of honey.

Palate

Light and creamy with citrus fruit and apple upfront.

Finish

Short to medium with a gentle sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Arran Barrel Reserve
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
EAN no.: 5060044483738
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass as a light everyday dram

Flavour Profile

Light · Fruity · Creamy · Citrus-forward

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Barrel Reserve has appeared in several packaging versions over the years, but the recipe behind the whisky is unchanged — only the bottle's look has had a few facelifts.

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Spain and Scotland meet again in Arran's Duero series — this time in its third edition, where bourbon and Spanish red wine casks play off each other.

A 12-year-old single malt that deliberately breaks from the classic sherry and bourbon choices.

Expert Description

Arran Duero Discovery 12 Year Old Edition 3 is a Single Islands Malt Whisky matured in bourbon casks and Spanish red wine casks, bottled at 50%.

The whisky spends its early years in classic bourbon casks before moving to 1st fill Spanish red wine casks from the Duero region. This is the third edition in the Discovery series, identified by batch number 18-RDD-01-48, where the distillery continues experimenting with letting the wine casks' fruitiness shape Arran's bright island character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Salted caramel and sweet spice meet dark berries from the red wine cask.

Palate

Full-bodied with the same dark berry character, backed by a lightly tart, wine-like edge and Arran's signature sweetness.

Finish

Medium length with a trace of wine-derived tannin structure and caramel.

Specifications

Name: Arran Duero Discovery 12 Year Old Edition 3
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks, finished in 1st fill Spanish red wine casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Duero Discovery Edition 3, Batch 18-RDD-01-48
EAN no.: 5060044489082
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Wine-toned · Fruity · Spiced · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

The Duero region in central Spain is known for its powerful red wines made from the Tempranillo grape — the very grape behind this Arran's deep berry notes.

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Not everything from Arran is meant to be sipped neat from a Glencairn glass. This cream liqueur is the distillery's answer to a cold winter evening, where the coffee cup could use some company.

Real Arran whisky meets toffee and cocoa in a liqueur that's equal parts cosy and indulgent.

Expert Description

Arran Gold is a cream liqueur made with Single Island Malt Whisky, based on genuine whisky from the Lochranza distillery and bottled at 17%.

The liqueur blends real Arran single malt with cream, toffee, cocoa and caramel in a recipe that was named "World's Best Whisky Liqueur" at Whisky Magazine's World Whisky Awards in 2007. It's meant as a treat rather than a serious whisky experience — a sweet, creamy shortcut to Arran's character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toffee, cocoa and caramel with a gentle underlying whisky warmth.

Palate

Creamy and sweet with chocolate and caramel, carried by genuine malt whisky.

Finish

Soft and lingering with a trace of roasted coffee.

Specifications

Name: Arran Gold
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Cream Liqueur with Single Island Malt Whisky
ABV: 17%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060044480270
Serving suggestion: Serve chilled, alongside coffee, or over ice as a welcome drink

Flavour Profile

Creamy · Sweet · Chocolate-toned · Smooth

Did You Know?

Arran Gold was named the world's best whisky liqueur at Whisky Magazine's World Whisky Awards in 2007 — an accolade the distillery still mentions with pride.

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Arran's peated side also comes with a fixed age statement — ten years in cask gives Machrie Moor an extra layer of flavour.

The same peaty character as the distillery's classic Machrie Moor, but now with time to round off the edges.

Expert Description

Arran Machrie Moor 10 Year Old is a Single Islands Malt Whisky made from lightly peated malt and bottled at 46%.

The whisky is bottled non-chill filtered and with natural colour after ten years of maturation, giving the peat smoke time to blend more smoothly with Arran's natural fruit sweetness than in the younger, no-age-statement Machrie Moor.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Softer smoke than the younger edition, with a clear underlying fruitiness.

Palate

Round and balanced, where the smoke and Arran's citrus character meet in good harmony.

Finish

Medium length with lingering, mild smoke.

Specifications

Name: Arran Machrie Moor 10 Year Old
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5060044484742
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass, a drop of water is welcome

Flavour Profile

Peated · Fruity · Round · Citrus-forward

Did You Know?

Although Machrie Moor has existed as an expression since 2004, the age-stated 10-year-old is a more recent addition, letting whisky fans compare the younger and more mature peated side of Arran directly.

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On Arran's west coast lies a windswept peat moor called Machrie Moor. Legend says the warrior Fingal tied his dog to a stone here — and the distillery named its peated whisky after the place.

A different side of Arran, where the familiar citrus character meets peat smoke.

Expert Description

Arran Machrie Moor is a Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky made from lightly peated malt and bottled at 56.2%.

Since 2004, Arran has distilled a small amount of malt peated to around 20 ppm every year — a medium smoke level that offers more than just bonfire and tar. Machrie Moor has become a permanent part of Arran's range, bottled at cask strength, non-chill filtered and with natural colour, put together by the distillery's manager James MacTaggart.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peat smoke and ash meet an underlying sweetness and a lightly salted coastal aroma.

Palate

Smoky yet balanced, with Arran's classic citrus note shining through.

Finish

Medium length with lingering smoke and a dry, spiced close.

Specifications

Name: Arran Machrie Moor
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 56.2%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5060044482793
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass, a drop of water helps open the smoke

Flavour Profile

Peated · Coastal · Citrus-forward · Spiced

Did You Know?

The name Machrie Moor comes from a peat moor on Arran's west coast with Bronze Age stone circles, one of which has a carved hole said to be where the warrior Fingal tied his dog.

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Smaller casks mean more contact between whisky and wood — and The Bothy is Arran's proof of how fast that contact can leave its mark.

A full-bodied, oily whisky with an extra push from Quarter Cask maturation.

Expert Description

Arran Quarter Cask The Bothy is a Single Islands Malt Whisky matured in 1st fill bourbon casks and finished in Quarter Casks, bottled at 56.2%.

The whisky spends around eight years in 1st fill bourbon casks before moving to 100-litre Quarter Casks for about 18 months. The smaller casks give markedly more contact between whisky and wood than standard casks, speeding up maturation and delivering a more intense character in less time.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla sweetness and freshly ground pepper in a full-bodied, oily aroma.

Palate

Spiced and intense with the same rich, oily character the nose promises.

Finish

Powerful and warming, with the cask strength's clear kick.

Specifications

Name: Arran Quarter Cask The Bothy
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Whisky
ABV: 56.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill bourbon casks, finished in Quarter Casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
EAN no.: 5060044483790
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass, a drop of water is welcome

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Full-bodied · Oily · Intense

Did You Know?

A Quarter Cask typically holds only around 100 litres, compared to a standard hogshead's 250 — the much larger surface area relative to volume is why maturation moves faster and hits harder.

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Where the single malt edition honours the poet alone, this blend takes it a step further, combining Arran's own malt with select drops from other Scottish distilleries.

A blended whisky created as a tribute to Scotland's greatest poet, Robert Burns.

Expert Description

Arran Robert Burns is a Blended Scotch Whisky built on a foundation of single malt from the Lochranza distillery, bottled at 40%.

Combined with a few specially selected whiskies from other distilleries, Arran creates a high-quality blend meant as a broad, accessible tribute to Robert Burns's legacy, rather than a single-distillery deep dive.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light and inviting with a trace of sweetness.

Palate

Dry, light and soft with notes of sweet apple and liquorice.

Finish

A gentle trace of peat smoke in the background.

Specifications

Name: Arran Robert Burns
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Scotland
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5011311092269
Serving suggestion: In a standard whisky glass, ideally as a light everyday dram

Flavour Profile

Light · Soft · Fruity · Lightly smoky

Did You Know?

A blended whisky like this can contain malt and grain whisky from several different distilleries — giving the blender far more freedom to create a specific flavour profile than a single malt allows.

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Scotland's national poet has lent his name to several whiskies over the years, but few carry as close a connection to whisky history as this Arran edition.

A tribute to Robert Burns in single malt form, from the distillery closest to his homeland.

Expert Description

Arran Robert Burns is a Single Islands Malt Whisky from the Lochranza distillery, bottled at 43%.

The bottle is named after Robert Burns, Scotland's most famous poet, and is meant as an accessible tribute to his legacy. The whisky shows Arran's bright, fruity house style without a specific age statement or cask number.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light fruitiness with a trace of vanilla.

Palate

Soft and approachable with Arran's signature citrus tone.

Finish

Short to medium with a mild sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Arran Robert Burns
Distillery: Arran
Region/Country: Isle of Arran, Scotland
Type: Single Islands Malt Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060044482397
Serving suggestion: In a Glencairn glass at room temperature

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Soft · Citrus-forward · Light

Did You Know?

Robert Burns was born in Ayrshire, just a short sail from Arran — making the distillery's tribute to the poet more than just a name on the label.

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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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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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Some whiskies are about the community they're made to share. The Kinship series from Hunter Laing celebrates exactly that, and here you'll find a 27-year-old Highland Park left to mature quietly in a single cask until it was ready.

Expert Description

Highland Park 27 Years Old The Kinship 2023 is a Single Orkney Malt Whisky from a single refill hogshead, bottled non-chill filtered at natural cask strength 52.5%.

The Kinship is a prestigious series from independent bottler Hunter Laing, which across three generations has specialised in finding and bottling some of Scotland's rarest and most characterful casks. The series celebrates the Scotch whisky community and the regions that made the country world-famous for whisky. With 27 years of maturation, this Highland Park has reached a rare depth and elegance.

Only 268 bottles exist from this single cask, making it one of the rarer releases in this collection.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Baked pears and heather honey, with a calm, mature peat in the background.

Palate

Sweet with honey, mandarin and passion fruit, spiced with a hint of black pepper.

Finish

Long and refined, with a gentle, lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Highland Park 27 Years Old The Kinship 2023
Distillery: Highland Park
Bottler: Hunter Laing
Region/Country: Orkney Islands, Scotland
Type: Single Orkney Malt Whisky
Age: 27 Years
ABV: 52.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2023
Number of bottles: 268
Edition: The Kinship

Flavour Profile

Peated · Fruity · Mature · Elegant

Did You Know?

The Laing family behind Hunter Laing has been in the whisky business across three generations and is today one of Scotland's most respected independent bottling houses.

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Some bottles are only for the most dedicated fans. HPAS stands for Highland Park Appreciation Society, the distillery's own fan club, and this 13 year old edition was selected by some of the club's members themselves for a limited run.

Expert Description

Highland Park HPAS 13 Years Old is a Single Orkney Malt Whisky from a refill sherry butt, cask #2115, bottled at cask strength 59.1%.

HPAS stands for Highland Park Appreciation Society — an official fan club for the distillery's most dedicated followers. This 2003 vintage was selected by the people behind that community and bottled in 2016 as an exclusive release for members. Only 576 bottles were filled from the single refill sherry cask.

The high cask strength gives an intense, unspoiled expression of Highland Park's characteristic Orkney style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted malt and sherry sweetness meet a warm, spiced peat.

Palate

Intense and full-bodied, with dried fruit, caramel and a distinct, warming smoke.

Finish

Long and powerful, with lingering spice and sherry sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Highland Park HPAS 13 Years Old
Distillery: Highland Park
Region/Country: Orkney Islands, Scotland
Type: Single Orkney Malt Whisky
Age: 13 Years
ABV: 59.1%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Sherry Butt #2115
Distilled: 2003
Bottled: 2016
Number of bottles: 576
Edition: Highland Park Appreciation Society

Flavour Profile

Peated · Sherried · Spicy · Intense

Did You Know?

HPAS, Highland Park Appreciation Society, is the distillery's official fan club, whose members sometimes get the chance to help select special single cask releases like this one.

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Lagg Distillery Palo Cortado Finish Isle of Arran Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 56.2%
This whisky from Lagg Distillery, located on the Isle of Arran, explores a bold combination of smoke and wine cask maturation.
It has a PPM of 50 and has been matured in ex-Palo Cortado sherry casks imported from Spain.
This release is a Small Batch, meaning it is a Limited Edition.

Distillery: Lagg Distillery
Age: NAS
Type: Single Isle of Arran Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask Type: Ex-Palo Cortado Sherry Casks
ABV: 56.2%
PPM: 50
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
Volume: 70 cl
Other: Small Batch