Arran Malt • Port Cask

After initially maturing in traditional oak casks for approximately 8 years the arran single malt in this bottling was finished in the highest quality port wine casks from an artisan producer of this iconic portuguese fortified wine . Our master distiller james mactaggart has carefully monitored this period of secondary maturation to ensure the perfect balance is struck between the port casks and the intrinsic sweet-fruity character of the arran malt. The end result is a single malt full of charm complexity and quality and an extremely popular part of our range. 50% abv tasting notes: color: deep bronze nose: vanilla spice and ripe citrus running into dried fruits and nuttiness. With a splash of water more depth of mandarin citrus with fudge and honeyed notes. Palate: layered fruits and spice combine with cinnamon baked apple wrestling with raisin and plum pudding. The dram opens out to reveal warming barley and a hint of sweet pear. Finish: a classic single