Arran 24 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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49.5% ABV
$250
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What the Distillery/Bottle Says
Non-chill Filtered | Natural Colour
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24 Years Old
Cask No. 1996/752
Distilled: 19/07/1996
Bottled: 11/03/2021
Bottle No. X/274
700mL
49.5% Vol
Distilled and Matured in Lochranza, Isle of Arran
On the nose there are dusty leather-bound books, dried apples, toffee, oranges and sultanas. The palate is full of toffee popcorn, fruit cake and clotted-cream ice cream drizzled with fudge. The finish is long, with a hint of chilli spice and chimney smoke.
What Gary Says
Nose: Smoked brisket, dark fruit, brown sugar, balsamic, earthy, campfire, sea salt, biscuits, honey, savory herbs, fennel and worn leather.
Palate: Oily mouthfeel with sweet peat, honey, bit of chili oil, blackberries, apples, cherries, raisins, and smoke.
Finish: Moderately long with peat smoke, dried fruit, agave syrup and sea salt.
Comments: The nose on this is delightfully complex! Very layered and nuanced – one of those drams I could just sit and nose the entire evening – as it does continue to open up with time in the glass. The palate is really nice as well, although a tad sharp with a bit of a bite. Some water adds citrus and brings spices forward on the nose, and the mouthfeel transitions from oily to a more creamy feel, as well as tamping the bite but only a bit.