The Arran Malt – Lepanto Px Brandy Cask Finish
We are delighted to offer our customers a further selection of superior oak casks which have been used for carefully finishing our Arran Single Malt. In this instance the oaks casks were supplied to us by the famous Spanish house of Gonzalez Byass having been previously used in the production of the renowned Lepanto PX Spanish Brandy.
Named after the great sea battle which drove the Turks from the western Mediterranean in 1571, Lepanto is produced from 100% Palomino grapes and is distilled by the ‘Holandas’ method regarded as the benchmark for quality in Spanish brandy.
Please find following some further information regarding the casks used in this Arran Limited Edition:
Type of Casks: American Oak
Size of Casks: 600 Litre Puncheons
Wood Ageing: Using the “Solera System” Lepanto PX is aged over 15 years in ex-sherry casks, including the last five years in the finest Pedro Ximenez casks (hence the suffix PX).
Finishing Period: The Arran Malt was finished in these casks for a period of 7 months.
The Arran Malt – Cream Sherry Cask Finish
We are delighted to offer our customers a further selection of superior oak casks which have been used for carefully finishing our Arran Single Malt. In this instance the oaks casks were supplied to us by the famous Spanish house of Gonzalez Byass having been previously used in the production of the finest Cream Sherry.
All of the grapes used to produce the cream sherry were sourced from vineyards owned by Gonzalez Byass in the Jerez Superior area.
Please find following some further information regarding the casks used in this Arran Limited Edition:
Type of Casks: American Oak
Size of Casks: 600 Litre Puncheons
Grape Variety: Palomino Fino / Pedro Ximenez
Wood Ageing: Using the “Solera System” Gonzalez Byass aged the cream sherry for approximately four years.
Finishing Period: The Arran Malt was finished in these casks for a period of 7 months.
The Arran Malt
Bourgogne Cask Finish
Cask Information
The Arran Malt in this bottling was finished for a period of 6 months in French
oak casks previously used to mature Premier Cru Vosne Romanée red wine from
the house of Domaine Guyon.
Tasting Note
Colour: A warm, rich amber.
Aroma: The smooth warm sweetness of red berries and citrus, with a hint of
simmering marmalade.
Palate: Both warming and sweet, the silky fruitiness of this whisky gives way
to a dry spiciness with strong hints of black pepper and citrus.
Finish: Smooth and dry, with a long, lingering warmth leaving hints of spice.
60 st av varje
Arran Bourgogne Finish – 16/10
Arran Cream Sherry Finish – 15/11
Arran Lepanto PX Finish – 15/12