Matured for 7 years in first-fill Sherry hogsheads. Distilled and matured at Lochranza

Aged in smaller casks to intensify the maturation process and add an extra dimension of spice

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: Polished mahogany

Nose: Chocolate raisins, mandarins and a hint of spice, promising a full-bodied dram

Palate: Chewy, warm notes of ripe figs and sweet cherries, luxurious but retains finesse with a beautiful balance between the mighty Sherry Cask and the subtle Arran spirit

Finish: Long, powerful with a touch of pink pepper, hazelnuts and toasted oak.

Land: Scotland (Island whisky)

Distillery: Arran

Alcohol by volume: 55,8%

Single malt from the Dalmore distillery, initially aged in American white oak casks before enjoying a finishing period in Graham’s Port casks.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Sweet red berries, Seville oranges, plummy fruits and sticky toffee pudding

Palate Nectarines, creamy caramel, roasted chestnuts and Java coffee 

Finish Rich plums, sultanas, Sanguinello blood oranges and macerated cherries.

Land: Scotland

Distillery: The Dalmore

Alcohol by volume: 46,5%

The new single malt is said to be made with whiskies spanning various ages (hinting at the inclusion of older whiskies than the previous NAS release) with classic delicate, floral character and primarily ex-Sherry casks used for maturation.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Full-flavoured, rich. Initially, concentrated iris notes hint at the extreme intensity of the nose. It then develops aromas of malted barley, exotic fruit (banana), liquorice and camphor. Notes of burnt wood and ash progressively settle over the aromatic palette. Long after, white flowers and beeswax make an appearance.

Palate: Firm, lively. Malted barley is at the heart of the palate, coated in herbaceous, liquorice, spiced (ginger, cinnamon) and chocolate tones. Very elegant, the mid-palate also delivers plenty of energy and as it draws to a close, fresh tobacco leaves and coconut intertwine to create a natural symphony of aromas.

Finish: Long, soft. It evokes the scent of wilted roses. Fine tannins balance its tangy character (lemon, grapefruit). It lingers on notes of tobacco, spices (cardamom, ginger), toasted nuts and stewed fruits (apple, damson). The final nose reveals exotic notes (lychee).

Land: Japan

Distillery: Nikka

Alcohol by volume: 45%