Arran Bere Barley 2004 Cask Strength

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Only 4,890 bottles have been released world-wide of Arran's 2nd release in the Bere Barley series. Bere barley is Scotland's oldest surviving varietal, thought to have been brought over by the Vikings, it is ideal for growing in the cool wet northern parts of Scotland. Common in the 1800's, it survives only on a few northern islands. The whisky was produced exclusively from Bere Barley, matured in American oak and bottled at 56.2%.

Andrew's Tasting Note

Nose: oily with Manuka honey, wet germinating malt; floral heather, silty soil and potpourri; raw American oak and peanut butter and root beer Jell Belly flavours.

Palate: intensely creamy, toasty and nutty right off the bat; more wet partially malted barley, wet green grasses, honey and vanilla extract; oily and coating with candied orange and a hint of clove; more tropical fruits under the oak: pineapple and melons.

Finish: coating silky oils, big toasty oak with more chewy malt.

700 ml