Isle of Arran 10 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 58 by Dave Broom and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Drying grass, lawnmower box with light cereal and a sherbert like citric lift. Hints of green walnut and tangerine. Pretty...but young. Palate Real malty sweetness with soft fruits in the centre and balancing oak. Finish A little short. Seems young, but has decent balance. Good. Comment Have this before lunch and maybe chilled down.

Arthur Motley Nose Pear, lemon, crab apples and a raspberry coulis. Palate A little hot without water, but settles into a light plum sauce, dark chocolate and apples. Mouthfilling, complete and satisfying. Finish A short, tingling nutmeg. Comment A satisfying everyday malt. I can’t think of a time when you wouldn’t want one of these. Populist.