Arran 1996 15 Year Old Sherry Cask #1963

Arran Amarone Cask Finish

This is certainly the wine-iest tasting whisky I’ve ever had, and I’m not whining about that at all. It’s also one of those for which no age statement is no matter. If a distillery must resort to fancy finishes in lieu of maturation, then Arran has done so in a most effective manner in this case. This whisky has been matured exclusively in casks...

Score 88/100

Arran Devil's Punch Bowl Chapter 2 Angels & Devils

Too many cooks spoil the broth? Well not in this case. 27 casks by Master Distiller James MacTaggart, 17 Sherry casks, 6 unpeated bourbon casks and 4 peated.. that and the name in itself were enough to get me intrigued... Nose: Each of the casks have left a bit of their imprint on the nose.. there lots of spice coming from cinnamon and nutmeg,...

Score 89/100

Arran new make

No less than 68% ABV is this new make from Arran. So it is probably prudent to keep water handy. Yes, you know that I have a soft spot for new make. I have tried quite a few already (even though most are not commercially available), but you will find that this new make from Arran is truly special! The nose is very creamy and extremely fruity. But...

Score 75/100

Arran The Devil's Punch Bowl Chapter 1

When this Arran hit the shelft some 9 months ago, it was with a lot of pooha. Great packaging, devilishly clever name (which refers, by the way, to Coire na Cinche, an ice age era cave close to the distillery) and an unprecendented vatting of 24 different casks from 1996, 1997, 1998 and 2006. No less than 6.660 bottles were produced, referring,...

Score 88/100