Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Whisky - Arran 10 year old 46%

This whisky is taken from a new distillery on Arran As far as I am aware it was also the last  one to be built in Scotland in the 20th century.

As is becoming the norm with good quality whiskeys from many producers this is a mix of 70 percent bourbon and 30 percent sherry wood, none filtered ETC.

Nose:  Wine at first but this turns to rubber and old tea with sugar and something fruity, but hard fruits.

Pallet: rather middle of the road, spicy and something a little off putting.  Yet its fresh and drinkable, almost crisp with slight vanilla.

Finnish:  Long and a little bitter but once again fresh and tangy.  


Comment:  I have been told that the whisky produced after 1995 was better simply because they had chance to improve the spirit.  Still its nice and a good summer time undemanding malt.
Score:  76%

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