I have heard good things about Araan and happened to see this what I gather is their entry-level single malt. Though I think this has been dropped from the lineup and has recently changed to the Barrel Reserve Single Malt, but don’t quote me on that. The nose has a lot of pleasant light fruits like citrus and pear, a light floral note, malt, vanilla. The palate is sweet, juicy and creamy with more citrus (lemon), malt, vanilla, some salinity and a slight nuttiness. There is a slight spikiness, possibly from the youth, but it does not bother me at all. The finish is medium long, with an initial bite that quickly mellows into lingering citrus and vanilla. A very pleasant single malt. I would love to try one of the age stated older offerings to see how this one get with more time in the barrel.