Arran The Côte-Rôtie Cask Finish

Arran has become my "go-to" brand if i want something fruity, since its offerings are often very well crafted and tropical. This brand is no speysider, but also not your typical islander whisky. Côte-Rôtie cask finish is one unpronounceable expression which refers to a specific french zone where a special type of syrah wines are made. It means a "roasted slope". Bottled at a nice 50%abv, which Arran uses constantly. The color is quite impressive, it is actually PEACH. On the nose it is very interesting with some tropical aromas i have never experienced in whisky before. Starts with white chocolate, then it releases an outstanding cantaloupe and papaya. Amazingly fresh and fruity; Actual Peaches, Some salt and spice, maybe a slight maritime character. Cheap strawberry hard candy. Very Tropical, White wine style. After the first sip: flowers and papaya juice. White chocolate. On the palate it is very enjoyable. A cantaloupe note, so nice. Then a Pepper bomb but very pleasant, mixed with the tropical fruitiniess. Second sip gave me milk chocolate, a white kit kat bar. Aftertaste is great: Slight smoke and a pepper pleasant burn; Very nice. Interesting and different dram, it feels fancy, classy. Nice spiciness, long lasting, very rewarding with some grassy notes. Overall this is a very good dram, very balanced and for the price (around $50) is unbeatable. This is a limited edition and i will recommend you to buy it. 89 points over a 100, and it surely feels like an unfair score for it, should be higher.

Very unique. Berry and fruit notes. Very sweet. Tried in a small shop in Argyle Scotland.