Isle of Arran The Arran Malt

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 45 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Delicately scented. Lemony. Semi-dried apricots. Peach in syrup. Hazelnuts. Quite an intricate aromatic build-up. Shortbread developing on creamier notes. Palate Smooth and sweet. Citrussy. Mandarin. Muesli. Finish Dry, crisp, spicy, chilli. Almondy notes. Comment A subtle yet characterful malt. Sweetness is teased up by dry spices. Beautiful structure. The proof that you can be young and accomplished.

Dave Broom Nose Light. Green fruits, elderflower, cereal. Pure and sweet. Water makes it like an old-fashioned lemonade. Blossom-like. Palate Sweet to start, then a firm maltiness. Lively, light fruits. Effervescent. Finish Perks up nicely. Comment Well made, with good balance.