Arran Sherry Cask 55.8%

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-Product Description-

Category: Single Malt Distillery: Alan Bottler: Distillery Bottlings Bottled Series: The Bodega
Barrel type: Sherry hogshead
Strength: 55.8%
Size: 700ml
Barcode: 5060044483776

-evaluation-

Arran Sherry Cask is a single malt produced by Lochranza Distillery near Islay, aged in sherry casks (mainly first-fill and second-fill Oloroso hogsheads) and bottled at cask strength (55.8%). A non-aged statement (aged for approximately seven years), it is characterized by its youthfulness and good balance, while still clearly showing the influence of sherry, without being overly heavy.

Nose
The aromas of oak, orange, dried cranberry, honey, and cherry liqueur are felt, and the not-too-strong sweetness of the sherry casks and the lightness of the young Arran spirit are in harmony. It also has mint, crystallized ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, and floral nuances, making it complex and elegant.

Palate
On the palate, it is powerful yet offers sweetness and spice from the sherry casks, dried prunes, caramel-coated nuts, ginger, cloves, orange, raisins, red berries, dark chocolate, and a hint of bitterness. The high alcohol content can be stimulating, but the sweetness wraps it up, leaving it creamy and mellow.

Finish
The long-lasting finish is bitter and spicy, with the aroma of burnt oak and the sweetness of sherry lingering pleasantly, leaving you with a warm, lingering aftertaste.

Overall: This whisky doesn't have the intense sherry flavor that would earn it the nickname "sherry bomb," but rather has a classic, delicate sherry cask flavor reminiscent of Glenfarclas. The distinctive salty and savory flavor of the Arran distillery's whisky is clearly present, and despite being cask strength, it is well-balanced and easy to drink. Considering the price range, this is an excellent value-for-money whisky, recommended for those who want to enjoy the fruity and spicy flavor of sherry cask aging.

-The above information is based on information provided by the importer, and there may be errors in the translation.