Arran Amarone Cask Finish - 70cl 50%

The Isle of Arran is a little secret and is judged due to its name. The “Isle” gives the impression of a smoky Islay whisky but it’s quite the opposite. You won’t get that heavy hit of Peat Smoke at all. What you will receive is a smooth, fruity dram similar to Highland style whisky. Arran Amarone Cask Finish is a very special dram. After eight years of maturing in oak, it is finished in the highest of quality Amarone wine casks from a producer in northern Italy. Amarone is an iconic Italian Red from Tuscany, which adds and draws that sweet, fresh fruit from the Arran Spirit. It is bottled at 50% but drinks like a 40%. A fine aroma of Battenberg Cake and honey roasted gammon. With typical highland sweetness, vanilla, honey etc… A tannin filled first flavour, a soft reminder that it could probably be enjoyed with a cherry smoke cheddar. A creaminess comes through and puts you at that typical beach you went to on a school trip - licking a 99er - the subtle saltiness and strawberry syrupiness adds to this delusion. It’s probably one of my favourite drams - complex and accesses that connection between the drink in your hand and a moment you forgot you experienced - a whisky that makes you dig for the answer to what you’re tasting. 10//10.