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: Charcoal, chocolate and spice. Deep smouldering charred peat notes layered with a wash of maritime brine. Sweet and citrusy; vanilla, lemon zest and butterscotch. A hint of cinnamon spice, plums and dates draws you in and invites you to take a sip.
Palate: A roar of intense peaty characters which tingle and warms the palette, intermingled with notes of roasted cocoa beans and bitter dark chocolate. As the rich phenolic characters subside, a tangy fruitiness comes to the fore with the introduction of blackberry, plum, and gooseberry notes with indulgent characters of a crème brûlée.
Finish: Long-lasting and drying, with elongated notes of iodine, leather and sooty chimney smoke
Nose: Smooth and soft. Orange cream cake, a hint of vanilla, light slivered almond note and a slight green note. A drop of water enhances the waxy note.
Mouth: Creamy, sweet, note of Seville orange peel before drying out, a little peppery spiciness. A drop of water softens the taste and reduces acidity, but does not alter the overall profile.
Nose: Sweet aromas of ripe fruit and vanilla. Mouth: A smooth texture with notes of honey and sweet spices. Finish: A long, warm finish with notes of oak and dried fruit.
Nose: Glentauchers Dun.T. 15 Year Old reveals subtle aromas of ripe fruit and honey, with a hint of vanilla. Feel: On the palate, this whisky offers rich notes of caramel, spice and dried fruit, balanced by a slight woody influence. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving a delicate sensation of toasted cereal and oak.