Arran 1999 The Eagle

Description

Icons of Arran is a series of limited releases bottlings commemorating distinctive symbols of the Island of Arran.

This 4th and final release is a mix of 14 ex-bourbon barrels and 7 sherry hogsheads. Limited to 6,000 bottles.

Arran

Arran Distillery was commissioned by the Isle of Arran Distillers in 1995 to produce Arran malt whisky. Arran Distillery is situated just south of Lochranza on the northern tip of the Isle of Arran off the west coast of Scotland. Set in a stunning location between mountains and sea Arran is a small distillery is equipped with two stills, dunnage warehouses, a visitor centre offering distillery tours and a distillery caf. Arran malt whisky is matured in sherry, bourbon, port and wine casks in order to produce an ever-evolving and expanding range of whiskies including Arran single malts and Arran blended scotch. The Sleeping Warrior release comprises Arran single malt whisky matured in both European and American oak casks. Arran Machrie Moor is a peated expression of Arran malt whisky.

Nose: Tropical fruit salad with hints of vanilla pod and caramel coated hazelnuts.

Palate: Buttery lemon drizzle cake- sweet but with a fresh citrus burst!

Finish: Captivating combination of fresh fruit and the natural sweetness of honey. Sit back, relax and let the final Icon send your palate soaring like an Eagle across to the Isle of Arran.