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Isle of Arran Distillery

Lochranza
Isle of Arran
KA27 8HJ
Scotland

Telephone: +44 1770 830 264
Fax: +44 1770 830 364
Web: www.arranwhisky.com
Email: @arranwhisky.com

A future classic from a modern distillery
John Lamond visits the Isle of Arran Distilleryy, a modern distillery that produces a whisky that may well have enthusiasts challenging their own perception of what is their favourite malt
April 2001, Issue 15, page 28

Arran flying like an eagle
The Isle of Arran Distillery is 10 years old. Dominic Roskrow joined the celebrations
October 2005, Issue 51, page 42

Ask the expert
John Rose answers another selection of our readers' letters
August 2006, Issue 58, page 53

Bladnoch's bold revival
Gavin Smith retraces the resurrection of Scotland's most southerly distillery, and discovers why it is being directed by an Irishman.
April 2000, Issue 9, page 28

From the Editor
Regular readers of this magazine are no doubt aware that, if they have the cash to hand, there are distilleries out there simply waiting for a decent offer. This has manifested itself in several we...
August 2002, Issue 25, page 5

London hosts whisky heroes
Come to the United Kingdom's premier whisky tasting event and take the opportunity to enjoy a masterclass or two. This selection of tutored tastings gives you access to rare – sometimes unique - exp...
February 2004, Issue 37, page 18

Russians seek out a taste of luxury
A new elite in Russia is demanding the world's very best products, quality single malt among them. Marcin Miller reports
January 2006, Issue 53, page 38

Whisky's island outpost
For very obvious reasons Islay tends to dominate the landscape when it comes to Scotland's whisky islands. But the other islands offer plenty for the whisky enthusiast
November 2006, Issue 60, page 34

Whisky Magazine Issue 60

Whisky Magazine Issue 60
Praban na Linne - Grain production - Marmalade - Laphroaig - Cocktail time - Whisky Islands - New Zealand illicit stills - Hokonui - Compass Box - Old Pulteney - Dewar Rattray.

Published November 2006.

Whisky Magazine Issue 58

Whisky Magazine Issue 58
Independent Bottlers Challenge - Setting up your own distillery - World of the whisky ambassador - Royal Lochnagar - Guide to Ireland - Goat Fell - Distillery Ghosts - Canadian Blends.

Published August 2006.

Whisky Magazine Issue 53

Whisky Magazine Issue 53
On the roll - How malt made social gambling cool - Visiting Speyside - Isle of Jura - Auchentoshan - George Washington - Russia's whisky elite - Lowland malts tasted.

Published January 2006.

Whisky Magazine Issue 51

Whisky Magazine Issue 51
Winston and whisky - Blended whisky - Talisker and Teacher's turn 175 - Glen Grant - Bourbon in Brooklyn - Wine Finishes - The glasgow whisky scandal.

Published October 2005.

Whisky Magazine Issue 37

Whisky Magazine Issue 37
Bill Murray - Whisky Live - Bourbon Collecting - Ice Cream - Whisky in Russia.

Published February 2004.

Whisky Magazine Issue 25

Whisky Magazine Issue 25
Whisky and humour - John Glaser - Cragganmore - Grain whisky tasting.

Published August 2002.

Whisky Magazine Issue 15

Whisky Magazine Issue 15
Spirit of Ireland - Isle of Arran - Vintage Malts - Blackadder.

Published April 2001.

Whisky Magazine Issue 9

Whisky Magazine Issue 9
Best selling blends - Irish Special - White Horse - Wild Turkey.

Published April 2000.

Blackadder Arran 1996 Raw Cask

Blackadder Arran 1996 Raw Cask
Single Malt - Scotland - 56.80% 7 Slightly gin-like. I have preferred bottlings that had more contribution from the wood. A touch of vanilla would round out the flavours.

Isle of Arran 10 Years Old

Isle of Arran 10 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00% 7 Have this before lunch and maybe chilled down.

Isle of Arran 4 Years Old

Isle of Arran 4 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00% 7 A lovely whisky for one so young. What will it be like at two or three times this age?

Isle of Arran Bordeaux Finish

Isle of Arran Bordeaux Finish
Single Malt - Scotland - 59.60% 7 Oddly distinctive. Curiously sweet and savoury.

Isle of Arran Calvados Finish

Isle of Arran Calvados Finish
Single Malt - Scotland - 62.10% 7 Was the Calvados cask notably generous, or is Scotch whisky particularly receptive to the Norman spirit?

Isle of Arran First 1995, Limited Edition

Isle of Arran First 1995, Limited Edition
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00% 8 The early releases were promising, and this one has matured well.

Isle of Arran Marsala Finish

Isle of Arran Marsala Finish
Single Malt - Scotland - 56.90% 8 Not much connection between nose and palate. But the surprise is pleasant. A beautiful wake-up malt on rainy days.

Isle of Arran Non Chill Filtered

Isle of Arran Non Chill Filtered
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00% 7 More a summery malt than a warmer-up. Pleasant but not captivating. Mid-palate is a bit weak.

Isle of Arran Port Cask

Isle of Arran Port Cask
Single Malt - Scotland - 57.50% 7 Sinful. Bonus points for shamelessness.

Isle of Arran Rum Cask

Isle of Arran Rum Cask
Single Malt - Scotland - 58.50% 7 Rather cloying.

Isle of Arran Single Malt Non Chill Filtered

Isle of Arran Single Malt Non Chill Filtered
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00% 7 A curious inversion. As though the whisky (rich and sweet, but without penetrating flavours) provides the background, while the sherry and wood are the highlights.

Isle of Arran The Arran Malt

Isle of Arran The Arran Malt
Single Malt - Scotland - 43.00% 7 A subtle yet characterful malt. Sweetness is teased up by dry spices. Beautiful structure. The proof that you can be young and accomplished.

Provenance Isle of Arran 8 Years Old

Provenance Isle of Arran 8 Years Old
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00% 7 A delicate but satisfyingly complex dram. Arran has been getting better and better, perhaps this will be the optimum age.

Provenance Isle of Arran 8 Years Old, Unchillfiltered

Provenance Isle of Arran 8 Years Old, Unchillfiltered
Single Malt - Scotland - 46.00% 7 Uncomplicated but delicious.

The Arran Malt Cognac finish

The Arran Malt Cognac finish
Single Malt - Scotland - 58.60% 7 I have observed few happy marriages between whisky and Cognac. Perhaps the rivalry is just too obvious.

The Arran Malt Fino Sherry Cask 8 Years Old

The Arran Malt Fino Sherry Cask 8 Years Old
- Scotland - 50.00% 7 The type of maturation has deeply influenced the malt. Elegant and rich but may be a bit too much… like Xmas pudding!

The Arran Malt Tokaji Cask 8 Years Old

The Arran Malt Tokaji Cask 8 Years Old
- Scotland - 55.00% 7 A well-balanced dram though quite muscular. The palate is not as rich as the nose.

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