“James is a man dedicated to traditional whisky making,” saidEuan Mitchell, Managing Director of Isle of Arran Distillers, in a prepared statement, “but with an eye to the sensibilities of the modern whisky drinker, he’s been instrumental in establishing the quality reputation of the Arran Malt and opening scotch up to a new generation of fans.”
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READ THE STORYThis single malt will be bottled at 54.2% ABV and price around £65, or about $85 USD. The new offering comes on the heels of Arran bringing to market recently its final Smuggler Series bottling even as it continues to build out a new distilling facility on the same island.
You’ll find limited official tasting notes below for the Scotch.
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A fresh nose with notes of salt combine with lemon oil, pairing the coast of Lochranza with the iconic citrus notes of the Arran Malt.
The palate runs over with the immediate warmth of white pepper which softens as boiled sweets and apple pastries start to show. The lengthy finish sweetens further to candy floss as it fades away with the freshness of a well-made whisky-sour cocktail.
