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Arran 21 Years

4.4 (10), 1 Rate

This 21 year old Arran is part of the core range of the distillery. It matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks. 1st release and limited bottling.

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This 21 year old Arran is part of the core range of the distillery. It matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks. 1st release and limited bottling.

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Whisky-ID: 22899
Distillery: Arran
Country, Region: Scotland, Islands
Type: Single Malt Whisky
Age: 21 Years
ABV: 46%
Bottle size: 0.7 l
Bottler: Other bottler
Maturing: Bourbon- and sherry casks, Bourbon- and sherry casks
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TheGreatMothra

06. Jun 2019

Nosing:

Light spices, Cinnamon and clove. Fruit peels, particularly orange. Dark brown sugar. Comes across as a very mature expression of a sherry matured malt. The spicy notes remind me of well matured rye whisky, which might be the mixed casks showing.

Taste:

Very intense balanced arrival. Honey and ginger, very viscous mouthfeel. Spiciness rises as it develops.

Finish:

Medium long, oaky, lots of residual dried fruits, some nuttiness. Somewhat drying.

Comment:
This is a really good official bottling. Lots going on here, and offered at a decent price. It definitely comes across as a more mature version of the 18Y, but it doesn't have quite the visceral punch of its younger counterpart. The fruit is darker and the oak is coming forward a lot more. I think I prefer the 18, but there is a great deal to like here. Definitely work trying.