Arran Single Malt Scotch Quarter Cask 56.2%, 70 cl

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A quarter size of a standard whiskey barrel, a quarter cask has far more wood-to-liquid ratio which accelerates the maturation process and results in a more ‘robust’ finished product. V. (“Whiskybase”, “we” or “us”, company details below) offers a whisky enthusiasts online platform that provides its members access to the most comprehensive, transparent and trusted resource of whisky bottles and allows and stimulates its members to contribute information about whisky bottles to the platform (“Service”). Our Quarter Cask expression is a complex, rich and intensely fruity Single Malt, a cask strength delight and the perfect partner to our Sherry Cask Single Malt! We are an independent whisky company who have been bringing distinctive Scotch whiskies to the world for over 150 years. We may, but are not under any obligation, to release new functionalities and tools or other features for the Service every now and then.

Content on this site is not intended to substitute for advice given by medical practitioner, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional.Arran Distillery's commitment to authenticity, craftsmanship, and the natural beauty of the Isle of Arran sets it apart as a cherished destination for whisky enthusiasts seeking a taste of the island's harmony in every dram. A fine example of Arran Whisky’s range, their Quarter Cask Finish single malt is rich and intensely fruity with notes of apple tart and pineapple brioche, sweet cinnamon and vanilla spice, making it a sure favourite for a whisky lover. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. My rule of life prescribed as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them. It wasn't until 1994 when Arran Whisky starting building their distillery in Lochranza at the north end of the island.

On the tongue, I get apricots and pineapple, followed by menthol, followed by black pepper, which carries through to the relatively long finish, complimented by vanilla late in the finish. Seven years of maturation take place in ex-bourbon casks, with a further 2 years inside quarter casks – 125L diddybutts that accelerate the oak’s influence on the whisky, imparting more rapid flavour to the spirit. Palate: The citrus hallmarks of Arran welcome you, and the sweet spice of cinnamon and vanilla promises a memorable dram. Now that I know it’s just shy of a decade and, knowing it delivers an elevated, potent flavour experience, that when my bottle of Arran 10 runs out, I’ll be replacing it with another Quarter Cask instead.

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Arran Quarter Cask: The Bothy was first introduced in 2015 as a limited edition but proved popular enough to earn a spot in the core range in 2019. Each and every Member must be of legal drinking age in its country of residence to be allowed to use the Service. Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product. There’s a picture of a bothy on the tube (but not the bottle) and I know that there’s loads of wee white-washed stone houses on islands and in the highlands, but there’s literally nothing to explain why this whisky is referred to as “The Bothy”.

Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. Though an Island whisky, it’s actually more Highland in style - although their Machie Moor range does provide peated expressions. This dedication to sustainability and the unique flavors derived from the island's natural resources make Arran whiskies an exceptional representation of island distilling. We have the right to transfer, assign the license granted by you to us, or grant licenses and sublicenses to our licensees, or have and allow them granting sublicenses to licensees to any other parties. From the producers of Arran’s famous Oatcakes, Wooley’s of Arran Oaties provide the same iconic flavour in smaller bite-sized pieces perfect for canapes and snacks.

Quarter casks first came to most whisky fans' attention in 2004 with the release of the Laphroaig Quarter Cask, and they've been cropping up ever since. The Bothy's success is down to the winning combo of Arran's fruity spirit with the vanilla and coconut flavours bestowed by the wood, all accentuated by the generous strength of 56. A full-bodied expression of Arran Single Malt combining power and finesse full of rich vanilla sweetness and bold peppery spice. The Isle of Arran distillers is one of the few remaining independent Scotch producers, and though young in age, has quickly grown into a popular brand among whisky enthusiasts.The Service has been prepared by us solely for information purposes to Members and the Service is based on information we consider reliable and we obtain the contents of the Service from a number of different third party sources (including Contributions), but we do not endorse, support, represent, warrant or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of the Services and any information therein. The Spirits Embassy has been brought to you by award winning online retailer Single Malts Direct, who have over 15 years experience in carefully selecting the rarest and finest whiskies from every corner of the world.