Arran Sauternes Cask Finish Single Malt

The nose starts with a sweet and slightly sour mix of honey crisp apples, lemon zest and nectarines then toasted sourdough, honeysuckle and light sea salt followed by mango, persimmons and dehydrated pineapple that transitions to light baking spices and mild oak with low ethanol burn.  The taste is a medium mouthfeel starting with effervescent lemon lime and honey cough drops then toasted coconut, honeysuckle and light sea salt followed by mango smoothie, persimmons and dehydrated pineapple that transitions to light baking spices and mild oak with medium ethanol burn.  The finish is medium length starting with creamy tropical fruits that quickly veers towards a mild spice and slightly sour citrus.  This is a delightful single malt that balances sweet, sour and mild savory notes perfectly to create this refreshing, vibrant and quaffable dram that the Sauternes finish is very restrained but certainly helped provide some additional citrus notes that play wonderfully with the Arran spirit.  At a price around $80, I think this is a very well priced offering for today's market that most would find highly enjoyable. Thanks @soonershrink for the generous sample. 

Color: Butterscotch. Nose: Caramel corn, orange peel, and vanilla cookies. Rich baking smells with toches of the dessert wine sweetness. Palate: Powerful orchard fruit cuts through some rich cinnamon spice. A little pleasant acidity from the wine casks. Finish: Pears and marmalade with brown sugar. Sweet, is what I'm saying. Diluted: Nose features milk chocolate and fresh berries, like raspberries. Palate is all honey and graham crackers with a floral, fruity finish.