Arran 18 YR Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Nose is lovely with sea air, rich tropical fruits, roasted nuts and honey The palate is rich and lively, floral notes, crystallized ginger, creme brulee, brown sugar, fruits and spice. The finish is lasting with brioche, toasted apples, and hazelnuts. D&M Tasting Notes

The interplay of floral and sherried notes creates an elegance that other scotches surely envy: candied rose petal, dried orange peel and apricot, sugared almond, raisin, nougat, and dark chocolate on the nose, then candied violet, raisin, date, milk chocolate, dried ginger, candied orange peel, and gingerbread on the palate. The maturity shows in tropical fruit flavors and a deep, probing complexity. It finishes with chocolate, coffee, candied rose petal, and tobacco-laced oak. Seamless. 93 PointsWhisky Advocate, Reviewed by: Susannah Skiver Barton (Spring 2021)

The Arran Distillers was started by Harold Currie as a retirement project after a career with Chivas Brothers. Arran began its distillation in August 1995. A delightful dram from this little distillery on the Isle of Arran. When we say little, we do mean small; worldwide from accountants to still men, master distiller to tour guides, the people that produce and sell Arran number to 22 individuals.