Arran Quarter Cask - The Bothy Batch 2

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This limited edition Arran (12,000 bottles world-wide), was created and released to pay homage to the Isle of Arran's past as a center for illicit whisky production.

This is the 2nd Batch release of The Bothy - this time bottled at 55.2% ABV.

From the Producer: "The Arran Single Malt selected for The Bothy was initially matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels before being transferred for secondary maturation into smaller casks also made of the finest American oak for a minimum of 18 months.

"This process produces far greater contact between the whisky & oak and a faster, more intense maturation. The end result is a full-bodied expression of The Arran 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 The Bothy we proudly bring this tradition back to life."

Distiller Tasting Note

Nose: The citrus hallmarks of Arran welcome you, and the sweet spice of cinnamon and vanilla promises a memorable dram.

Palate: Sweetness, Honey, Pineapple.

700 ml