At the 2024 London Whisky Show, we were looking for a wee palate cleanser between some remarkable Chichibu Japanese whiskies and our next stop – Compass Box. We strolled past the stand with Arran and simply had to pause!
For those new to Whisky Lady, over the years we’ve become rather partial to the unpeated drams from Lochranza Distillery from Isle of Arran. So much so that I’ve even managed to tour the entire island – all the way from Lochranza to Lagg distilleries.
Arran 13 year Small Batch Port Pipes 53.2%
To be honest, I think it was a bit forceful for us. In our quick sniff and swish, we encountered a nice lemon that shifted into a pine sol? On the palate, it was prickly, quite punchy but in a good way. The finish was solid and strong.
This expression is a UK exclusive and retails for around GBP 115.
If you are curious about our Arranexplorations? There have been many!!
- Paris Whisky Live 2022 Masterclass
- Arran 10 year (2011/2022) Cask 2011/1871 55.2%
- Arran 14 year 46%, Revisit (2021)
- Arran 14 year (2000/2015) Barrel 2000/1106 Bottle 185/197 55.5% (TWE)
- Arran 18 year 46%
- Arran 23 year (29 May 1996/11 Mar 2020) Sherry Hogshead Cask No 436, 52.6% Bottle 245/283
- Arran 25 year
- Arran 25 year (1996/2022) Sherry Cask 1996/892 51.5%
- Arran Amarone Cask Finish 50% WL + 2022 Revisit
- Arran Barrel Reserve 43%
- Arran Lochranza Reserve 43%
- Arran Port Cask Finish 50% + 2022 Revisit
- Arran Quarter Cask The Bothy 56.2%
- Arran Sauternes Finish 50%
- Arran The Bodega Sherry Cask 55.8%
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