Arran

ARRAN SINGLE MALT

- ISLE OF ARRAN, SCOTLAND -

A BREATH OF FRESH ARRAN’, SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKIES FROM THE ISLE OF ARRAN

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED. INDEPENDENTLY MINDED | Arran is both beautiful and unique. With its mountains, lowlands, glens, lochs and royal castles, it has all the scenery of Scotland and affectionately known as ‘Scotland in Miniature’. The Isle of Arran's Lochranza Distillery was built in the foothills of the village of Lochranza in 1994 and the first spirit ran from the stills on 29th June 1995 bringing legal distillation back to Arran after more than 150 years. The Distillery was a brand new enterprise and since that first day in June 1995 when the first ever cask was filled, it has gone on to produce a world class Single Malt Whisky which has won international acclaim. Isle of Arran Distillers remains the only whisky producer on the island and they are the proud owners of two stunning Single Malt distilleries, one in the north and one in the south of the island. Lagg Distillery opened in June 2019 and is home to the future heavily-peated Lagg Single Malt. These are certainly exciting times for this innovative island company who are celebrating their 25th Anniversary year throughout 2020. Every drop of Arran Single Malt starts its life as rainwater which pools at Loch na Davie in the beautiful hill high above the distillery. The clear water cascades down the hillside, through six unassuming waterfalls, each one purifying the water further. The name of the burn, Easan Biorach, means ‘Sharp Waterfalls’ in Gaelic. The purity of the water, means that the distilling team can create a clean, sweet dram which is entirely natural and unadulterated. Double-distilled from un-peated malt, Arran Single Malt is matured in both ex-Sherry and ex-Bourbon casks for perfect balance. The result is a fuller bodied dram with a delightful sweet-fruity character that shows maturity far beyond its years. They only use the traditional methods of distilling, with wooden washbacks and copper stills, designed to their exact specification. The Arran Single Malts are mostly made from un-peated Malt, with the exception of the 2 expressions of their peated Machrie Moor Single Malts, and they don’t use caramel for artificial coloring. All of their Single Malts are nonchill filtered, which means they’re natural in pigment and exactly the way whisky should be! This is a massive achievement this forward-thinking 100% Scottish distillery and they are proud to carry the history of whisky distilling on the Isle of Arran into the modern whisky market all over the world; their Single Malt is now distributed in around 50 different worldwide markets and this network is growing every year.

Euan Mitchell, Managing Director of Isle of Arran Distillers says “We are a proudly independent Scottish company, and great care and attention is given to making sure that our Single malt remains true to its roots. We are one of the few remaining independent distilleries in Scotland, free of corporate chains, and this authenticity and desire to stay in close touch with our consumers makes us stand out from the crowd. Our whiskies are full of personality – we are not just independently owned, we are also independently minded.”

TOP LEFT | The island has a unique micro climate providing the island the nickname—Scotland in minature due to its varied geography and weather TOP RIGHT | Arran’s water comes from Loch na Davie, verified as amongst the purest in Scotland BOTTOM | Arran has a robust cask managements system and is at the forefront of cask experimentation

ARRAN BARREL RESERVE Bottled at 43%, the Barrel Reserve emphasizes the delicious, sweet fruit notes which are the hallmark of our distillery. The brand-new Barrel Reserve is a fresh, light, and elegant no-age-statement Single Malt Scotch Whisky. It is 100% matured in Bourbon Barrels and is going to become your go-to dram for every occasion - to be served neat, with ice or in a longer drink or cocktail. 43% ABV

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ARRAN 10 YEAR OLD The flagship. Mix of first fill Bourbon barrels, first fill and re-fill Sherry hogsheads, with a higher proportion of Bourbon barrels. Distilled and matured at their Lochranza distillery: Non-chill filtered with natural color and bottled at 46%. Classic Arran. The citrus notes have rounded with age and reveal new depths of character against a background of sweet oak and apple. 46% ABV

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ARRAN SHERRY CASK “THE BODEGA” Matured in some of the finest casks available to the whisky industry, this cask strength 100% Sherry matured Single Malt is both luxurious and elegant with layers of rich sweet spice and oak. Our Master Distiller has worked with producers in some of the most prestigious Sherry Bodegas in Jerez, Spain to select only the best quality casks to be filled with our precious spirit. This bottling is a return to the style of some of the earliest Arran Single Malt, which was mostly matured in Sherry Casks. During a tasting, this expression is the perfect partner to our Quarter Cask 'The Bothy' as it showcases the skill and expertise of our Master Distiller in his work with different wood types and supreme cask selection. 53.2% ABV

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ARRAN QUARTER CASK “THE BOTHY” Arran Single Malt selected for this cask strength expression was initially matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels for 7 years before being transferred for secondary maturation into smaller Quarter casks also made of the finest American oak for a further 2 years. The process of transferring our whisky into the smaller 125 litre sized casks for their final 2 years of maturation produces far greater contact between the whisky & oak and a faster, more intense maturation. The end result is a full-bodied expression of Arran Single Malt combining power and finesse full of rich vanilla sweetness and bold peppery spice. Bottling at natural Cask Strength without chill-filtration or artificial colouring of any sort presents this whisky in its purest form. Small casks would have been a common feature of the Arran whisky trade in the eighteenth & nineteenth centuries as they were easier to handle and transport around the island. With our much-loved Quarter Cask expression we proudly bring this tradition back to life. 53.2% ABV

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ARRAN 18 YEARS OLD The Arran 18 year-old is a wonderfully balanced expression of Arran Single Malt which displays the tremendous depth of character of our Distillery. Caramelized citrus and tropical notes on a background of toasted oak have created an intense, well rounded dram with charm and personality. A luxurious mix of our finest aged Sherry Casks, this fully mature expression of Arran Single Malt is exceptional. 46% ABV

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ARRAN 21 YEARS OLD This is one of the oldest expressions of our Arran Single Malt to date. Our long awaited 21 year-old has now joined our core range of Single Malt whiskies. This is truly the jewel in Arran Single Malt's crown and is 100% matured in a mix of some of the oldest Sherry Butts from our distillery. This precious liquid is presented in a beautiful gift box with the finest attention to detail which ensures a real treat for the owner of this special whisky, each time to pick it up to enjoy a dram. 46% ABV

ARRAN SAUTERNES CASK We are delighted to present our range of wine cask finishes Single Malt in a brand-new pack for 2020. The same delicious Single Malt with a new-look pack. To achieve this rich partnership, our traditional Arran Single Malt is matured in oak casks for eight years and is then 'finished' in a selection of Sauternes wine casks. These Bordeaux sweet white wine casks are specifically selected by our Master Distiller from a talented small producer to ensure the notes from both wine and whisky make the perfect marriage. If you're looking for something that shows off the sweeter side of Arran Single Malt, this is perfect choice for you. It pairs beautifully with a creamy toffee or fudge-based pudding. 50% ABV

ARRAN PORT CASK After initially maturing in traditional oak casks for approximately 8 years, The Arran Single Malt in this bottling was finished in a selection of Port casks sourced from an artisan producer of this iconic Portuguese fortified wine. The maturation process was monitored under the watchful eye of our Master Distiller, to ensure that the Port casks and the intrinsic character of The Arran Single Malt partnered with each other perfectly. The end result is a combination that's full of charm and rich flavor, and a wonderful way to discover more about the Arran range of Single Malts. 50% ABV

ARRAN AMARONE CASK After initially maturing in traditional oak casks over a number of years, The Arran Single Malt in this bottling was ‘finished’ in a selection of Amarone wine casks. The wine casks used in this bottling were sourced from an artisan producer of Amarone wine in the Veneto region of Italy. A luxurious Italian wine meets a complex and vibrant Scottish character - there is a lot to love and appreciate about this Single Malt and you will enjoy every dram. 50% ABV

ARRAN ROBERT BURNS Isle of Arran Distillers is the only whisky company to produce a Single Malt which is officially endorsed by the World Burns Federation. Partnered with the Federation since 1998, we have the authorization to use Burns's likeness and signature on our Single Malts in recognition of being the closest Distillery to Burns's birthplace of Alloway in Ayrshire. Burns indeed would have seen Arran most days from his home village. This light aromatic Single Malt is ideal for drinking prior to or during a meal. Very fresh with no artificial coloring, this beautifully packaged malt is made for easy drinking. A very versatile dram, inspired by Scottish poet Robert Burns, this whisky can be enjoyed alone, with water or ice, or even in a long drink. 43% ABV