Arran 1998 Quaich Cask 1114

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Exclusively bottled for the Companions of the Quaich whisky club, this cask is now open to the general public for sale. Selected by and bottled for the club's members this 15 year Sherry Hogshead, is another big, beautiful sherried Arran. Distilled on the 17th of August in 1998 the cask has been bottled at its natural cask strength of 55.7%.

Andrew's Tasting Note:

"Nose: very candied and fruity: Christmas cake, candied orange, raisins, dates and chocolate; some leather and jammy fruits; becomes fruitier and more decadent as it opens up, with a base of cream.

Palate: right off the bat it comes in waves: first the spice, then a blast of fruit, next the creamy oak and then a final surge of all three together; more Christmas cake notes, candied orange and ginger with some leather and red berry jams; mango chuntey and softer melon-like notes develop with time alongside heather honey.

Finish: the fruity notes last longest with creamy oak and honey providing the backbone; in the distance the tingling decadent spices chatter away.” 

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