Arran 25YO 70CL

Arran 25 Year Old is matured in a combination of ex-Sherry and ex-Bourbon casks and bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration or added colouring, an approach that preserves the whisky's full natural texture and character. With only 3,000 bottles released worldwide annually, this is a genuinely limited expression from Isle of Arran Distillers, representing the pinnacle of the distillery's current range. The dual-cask maturation brings together the vanilla and coconut sweetness typical of ex-bourbon oak with the darker, richer fruit and spice notes that sherry casks impart. Expect a nose of dried fruit — raisin, fig, and dark cherry — alongside baking spice, toffee, and a gentle nuttiness. The palate is rich and full-bodied, layering dark chocolate, dried fruit, and warm spice over a smooth, oily texture that the lack of chill filtration helps preserve. The finish is long, warming, and complex, closing on lingering spice, dark fruit, and a touch of old oak. This is unquestionably a sipping whisky for quiet, focused occasions — a single dram, neat, in a proper tasting glass is the best way to experience everything twenty-five years of careful cask selection has to offer. For serious Arran collectors or single malt enthusiasts looking for a genuinely limited, well-crafted older expression, this bottling is well worth seeking out.