Wednesday, June 27, 2018

ARRAN ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF ITS NEW EXPLORERS SERIES

Isle of Arran Distillers, has announced the launch of the first expression in its new limited-edition Explorers’ Series.

The Arran Malt - Brodick Bay (49.8% ABV) is a 20 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky, which has been matured in both bourbon barrels and sherry hogsheads, before being finished in Oloroso sherry butts sourced directly from Bodegas Tradicion in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

Arran announces the launch of its new Explorers Series

The new Explorers Series, is a collection of limited-edition expressions, each celebrating the outstanding scenic beauty and diversity of nature on the Isle of Arran. The first bottling pays homage to the broad sweep of Brodick Bay, which are backed by dense woodland of Scots pine and is guarded by the island’s highest peak, Goat Fell.

This latest release from the Lochranza based distillery, is said to deliver notes of creamy toffee and fresh fruity citrus on the nose, followed by notes of treacle laced fudge, dark chocolate raisins and honey on the palate.

Limited to 9,000 bottles, The Arran Malt - Brodick Bay, will be available later this month from specialist retailers, for a RRP of £130,00.

Posted by Steve Rush