Isle of Arran First 1995, Limited Edition

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 41 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Warm. Sweet scenty. A hint of salt. Palate Clean. Toffee. Creamy. Bananas. Finish Cedary. Long, soothing. Comment The early releases were promising, and this one has matured well.

Dave Broom Nose Malty, concentrated and very toasty. Cheesecake base. Camomile flowers. Overripe apricot, with water peach syrup. Palate Medium bodied with a smooth texture. Sweet with flavours of cooked pear and light toffee notes. Finish Creamy and balanced. Comment Arran's coming of age – and it's doing so impressively.