After initially aging in traditional oak casks for several years, the Arran Single Malt in this bottle has been 'finished' in a selection of Amarone wine casks. The wine casks used in this bottling come from an artisan Amarone wine producer in the Veneto region of Italy.
Nose: Opens with fresh, salty, oceanic notes. Develops on sweet, peat-dried malt. Mouth: Charred oak, chimney smoke, rock pools and summer tar. Finish: Long and persistent with brown sugar, ash and very phenolic.
Nose: Benriach Malting Season reveals delicate aromas of malted cereals, ripe fruit and honey. Feel: On the palate, this single malt reveals notes of creamy vanilla, sweet spices and toasty oak. Finish: The finish is long and warm, giving way to lingering flavors of dried fruit and toffee.
Nose: Rich, sweet aromas with notes of vanilla, caramel, berries and fresh herbs. Mouth: Toasty oak, fruit and great sweetness. Finish: Smooth, with hints of oak.
Nose: Poached pears, hints of cranberry and honey
Mouth: Sweet, honeyed, pears, cherries, dark chocolate.