Arran Machrie Moor 10 Year
$104.99
Could be the first age-stated Machrie Moor release? I think it is! This 10 Year Old peated single malt from Arran's Lochranza Distillery was matured in 1st fill ex-Bourbon casks before being bottled at 46%.
Producer Description
"Fully matured in 1st fill Bourbon Casks for 10 years and bottled at 46%, without chill filtration or added colouring, this new peated Arran Single Malt displays all the freshness of our island house style, with an added puff of smoke and earthiness, offering a warm gold coloured whisky with a peating level of 20ppm."
Arran Robert Burns Single Malt
$61.99
Made from Arran Distillers’ Single malt which is produced at their Lochranza Distillery on the Isle of Arran. Aged in a combination of ex-ex-Sherry Hogsheads and ex-Bourbon casks. Bottled at 43% ABV.
Evan’s Tasting Note
Nose: Fresh out of the oven biscuits, pear compote, apple strudel, ripe banana, whipped cream with a dash of vanilla, elderflower, light dunnage notes and a touch of balsa wood and eucalyptus,
Palate: Smooth and creamy with a dash of spice. Shortbread, candied ginger, soft jujubes, lemonade and french toast with honey drizzled on top plus a touch of cinnamon powder.
Finish: Short, but sweet with just a touch of salt and creamy dannin to slowly dry the mouth and leave it ready for more. Possibly much more.
Comment: This is likely young as there are not a lot of prominent wood notes, but man is it ever balanced. It is not overly complex, but it sure is well put together and very drinkable.
Arran 21 Year
$219.99
Limit of 1 per customer!
This is the old 18 year we knew and loved, 3 years older still. Matured exclusively in ex-Sherry casks, and bottled at 46% without added colouring or chill-filtering. Only around 6,000 bottles released per year, sourced exclusively from first fill ex-Sherry casks. Exceptionally good value for a whisky of it's age and quality! The current bottling was filled 14/09/21.
Producer Description
"We are proud to introduce the Arran 21-year-old as a permanent part of our core range. This is one of the oldest expressions of our Arran Single Malt to date. Our long-awaited 21-year-old has now joined our core range of Single Malt whiskies. This is truly the jewel in Arran Single Malt's crown and is 100% matured in a mix of some of the oldest Sherry Butts from our distillery. This precious liquid is presented in a beautiful gift box with the finest attention to detail which ensures a real treat for the owner of this special whisky, each time to pick it up to enjoy a dram."
Rock Island Blended Malt
$76.99
An Islands Blended Malt from the folks at Hunter Laing, which is replacing the Rock Oyster. Bottled at 46.8%, Rock Island is composed of whiskies from Arran, Jura, Orkney and Islay!
Producer Description
"An extraordinary encapsulation of the very best Single Malts distilled amongst others on the glorious islands of Islay, Arran, Jura and Orkney, Rock Island is a subtle, smoky and sweet celebration of the sea."
Arran Barrel Reserve
$62.99
This bottle was featured on Day 12 of our 2020 KWM Whisky Calendar.
From Lochranza Distillery on the Isle of Arran comes this no age statement Arran single malt matured exclusively in ex-Bourbon Barrels. 43%.
Lagg Single Malt Corriecravie Edition
$101.99
Producer Note: "Corriecravie is a hamlet just northwest of the village of Lagg that has its own secrets and stories to tell. This undulating terrain was home to some of the illicit stills that produced the infamous 'Arran water' in the days of early distilling on the island. And just near the village, there is the Torr a' Chaisteil Dun - a fort from the later Iron Age about 2000 years ago, locally known as 'Castle Hill.' With its sweeping views of the southern coastline of the island, Corriecravie is a place of beauty and intrigue that captures the essence of Arran."
"Coming to market shortly after the Kilmory, the Corriecravie Edition offers a unique twist on the Lagg Distillery spirit. After initially being matured in Bourbon barrels, this expression is finished for around six months in Oloroso sherry hogsheads sourced directly from producer Miguel Martin in Jerez. It is then bottled at 55% Vol, once again without chill filtration and with no added colouring. The result is a whisky that showcases a sweeter smoke and rich fruit notes."