Nose: Arran Decadent Drams 10 Year Old whisky is characterized by aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla and honey, along with woody and spicy notes. Feel: On the palate, there are flavors of candied fruit, caramel and chocolate, with a hint of cinnamon and nuts. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving notes of oak, dried fruit and honey on the palate.
This bottling of Decadent Drams comes from a superb and wonderfully aromatic first-fill small sherry hogshead from Arran Distillery. Distilled in 2014, matured for 10 years in this cask and bottled with a 57.1% reduction.
Nose: Nc' Nean BR 12 reveals intense aromas of dried fruit, vanilla and honey, with a hint of subtle smoke typical of Highland whiskies. Feel: On the palate, this single malt proves smooth and creamy, with notes of pear, caramel and hazelnut, balanced by a subtle touch of spice. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving a pleasant sensation of softness and warmth on the palate.
Nose: Elegant, very light peat, malty, fruity, a hint of honey.
Mouth: Round and complex, almost stewed ripe apples, honey, sweet spices and more peat smoke than on the nose. Vanilla and honey complete the picture. A hint of saltiness.
Nose: Notes of ripe fruit and vanilla emerge on the nose, with a delicate hint of honey. Palate: On the palate, this whisky reveals aromas of dried fruit, caramel and oak, for a smooth, balanced texture. Finish: The finish is long and warm, with notes of candied fruit and a hint of spice that lingers on the palate.
Nose: Notes of subtly spiced cereals, mango, papaya and pea pods. Traces of hard toffee and light oak chips. A drop of water reveals notes of cinnamon brioche and salted caramel.
Mouth: Silky and fluid with an intense taste of sweet butterscotch, a spicy-dry and woody intensity. The addition of water softens the honeyed sweetness of the creamy, smooth Swiss milk chocolate, with just a hint of salt in the mid-palate. The mild spices now keep the sweetness in check.
Finish: Short and rather intense, with spicy chili pepper notes.
Nose: Citrus and berry notes mingle with subtle floral aromas, foreshadowing a rich, complex taste experience. Palate: On the palate, this gin reveals delicate flavors of juniper, coriander and spice, balanced by hints of citrus and berries. Finish: The finish is long and refreshing, marked by citrus notes and a hint of pepper, leaving a pleasant sensation on the palate.
Nose: Arran Decadent Drams 10 Year Old whisky is characterized by aromas of ripe fruit, vanilla and honey, along with woody and spicy notes. Feel: On the palate, there are flavors of candied fruit, caramel and chocolate, with a hint of cinnamon and nuts. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving notes of oak, dried fruit and honey on the palate.