The Arran 25yo is a whisky bottle from the Arran distillery, located on the Isle of Arran in Scotland. The distillery was founded in 1994 by Harold Currie, a former director of Chivas and a D-Day veteran. The distillery's first distillation was in 1995 and it was the first of the new wave of Scottish distilleries, paving the way for the explosion of small 'craft' distillers in this century.
The Arran 25 Year Old is a limited release of 3000 bottles, matured in a combination of ex-Sherry and ex-bourbon casks. For the final year of maturation, the whisky was re-casked into first-fill and refill Sherry hogsheads. The whisky is bottled at 46% ABV and is non-chill filtered with natural color. This expression represents the oldest age statement in the core range from Arran Distillery, combining Bourbon Barrels (65%) and Sherry casks (35%) from 1995, the opening year of the Distillery, which have been finished for a year in Sherry Hogsheads.
The distillery is known for its unpeated malt, which is bottled as Arran, while the peated spirit is released as Machrie Moor. The Arran distillery is unique in that it has used a warehouse down in Campbeltown at Springbank to store their casks, however, they have since offered individuals the opportunity to own their own cask of whisky, which can be stored on-site at the distillery.
This whisky is a significant release from the Arran distillery, as it is their first ever 25-year-old bottling, using some of their oldest stock from 1995. It is a must-try for any whisky enthusiast looking to explore the offerings from this historic and innovative distillery.
The Arran 25 Year Old is the first ever 25-year-old bottling from the Arran distillery, using some of their oldest stock from 1995. It represents the oldest age statement in the core range and is a limited release of just 3000 bottles.
The whisky is matured in a combination of ex-Sherry and ex-bourbon casks. For the final year of maturation, it was re-casked into first-fill and refill Sherry hogsheads.
No, the Arran 25 Year Old is non-chill filtered and retains its natural color.
Overall: The Arran 25 Year Old delivers a beautifully balanced whisky experience, with rich and complex sherry notes complemented by the sweetness of bourbon casks. It’s a harmonious blend that showcases the distillery's ability to craft a refined and sophisticated whisky.
Having sampled the Arran 25 Year Old at the exhibition in Nuremberg 2022, I found it to possess a wonderful aroma with intense sherry notes. The whisky is incredibly mild and balanced, aromatic and round, reminiscent of the 18-year-old expression but with added depth. While the price may be high, the quality and experience it offers make it a worthwhile addition to any whisky collection.
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