The packaging of these editions are outstanding, looking like expensively bound books in a 3-part series. The binder cover has hidden magnets keeping it firmly in place, and upon opening you find a weathered cover page with information about the series. Another flip reveals the hidden treasure, seemingly hiding in carved out pages, along with a short history of smuggling on the island, and more info on the whisky itself. Volume 2 shares its contents as follows: Arran Single Malt - Rum Cask Finish, Matured in 200L American Oak Barrels; Arran Single Malt - Peated Stock 50PPM, Matured in 200L Ex-Bourbon Barrels; and Arran Single Malt - Unpeated Arran Malt, Matured in 200L Ex-Bourbon Barrels, 1st Fill. The whisky is cask strength with an ABV of 55.4%, natural color, and non-chill filtered. I’ve included a Dropbox link to some photos in the comments section. The color of this spirit is a light gold, suggesting a healthy oak influence, given no age statement, and the nose confirms this assessment; it’s alcoholic with strong hints of creamy vanilla, oaken tannins, and bourbon spiciness. Disoriented, I have visions of Kentucky bluegrass instead of the salty shores of Lochranza, and home of the Arran distillery in the northwest corner of the isle that shares its name. Intrigued, I quickly move to the first taste. Wow, the tongue is pelted with a peppery effervescence, and the taste buds struggle to make sense of all the commotion. Like hot chili peppers, they’re almost intolerable but you know you love them. My first reaction is hot, spicy and very likable. It’s a bear invading a bee's nest willing to take hundreds of stings to lick out the honey, but this baby needs to be tempered with a few cubes or some H2O. In doing so, the spirit mellows out to a delightful concoction of honeyed vanilla, citrus, and discernable notes of bourbon and rum spices wrapped up in a mostly dry delivery. The finish feels young and rambunctious with hints of cinnamon and white pepper. The peat influence is minimal, but in this formulation the spirit does take on a maritime quality that evokes images of the high seas and the men that braved them for the enjoyment of others. Very unique and very enjoyable; a solid 4 stars.