Arran 2011 Open Day Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky 15 Year Old · 1995 Vintage

Colour

Deep burnished amber with mahogany edges and a warm copper-gold glow.

Nose

Sherried aroma with ripe fig, raisin and candied orange, folded into toffee and cocoa. Underpinning oak and a touch of leather lend depth, while sea air and salted caramel add a coastal lift. Warm spice—cinnamon and clove—brightens the bouquet, finishing with a refined, lingering sweetness.

Palate

Silky and full-bodied on the palate, this 52% single cask delivers a sherried flood of dark fruits—figs, raisins, and ripe cherries—bound with mocha, candied orange peel, and a heaping of honey. Rich, velvety oak, almond paste, and cocoa mingle with baking spices; the finish lingers with orange zest, cinnamon, and a whisper of maritime salt, leaving a refined, warming glow.

Finish

Long, lush finish with rich sherry sweetness lingering over toasted oak. Notes of dark chocolate, dried cherry and orange zest unfold slowly, followed by spice and almond at the edges. The warmth remains, tapering to a refined, lingering nutty fade.