Jose-Massu-Espinel
Arran 21 Year (Limited Edition)
Single Malt — Islands, Scotland
Reviewed
June 19, 2021 (edited June 21, 2021)
I now have tasted a certain amount of expressions from The Arran Malt, and i can truly say that they make wonderful whiskies. This 21yo limited edition is no exception to that rule. Fully matured in sherry oak casks (which i believe is oloroso sherry) this one mantains the Arran profile of tropical flavors and aromas.
Bottled at 46%abv, burnished gold color.
On the nose, this is a very complex and lovely aroma. Pineapple, coconut, coffee, dates, cherry syrup. There is this italian limoncello aroma; grapefruit, everything is super fresh. After a first sip it gave me chocolate, orange leaf and cocoa.
On the palate, absolutely delicious. Pineapple, grated coconut, sea salt, glazed donut and.... pine tree. Yes, the plastic christmas tree. Don't get me started on how i know how it tastes. Lol.
Aftertaste is solid. Cocoa Nibs, chocolate, ginger and hay. Very dry but medium long.
Overall this is a great offering. Feels fancy, but also very tropical and sweet. The chocolate/vanilla flavors don't actually mix with the tropical ones, they just co-exist in this whisky in a very good way. My score for it is 93 over 100.
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@PBMichiganWolverine i haven't even seen it!
I’d love to get my hands on their 25yr old—-hard to find though.