Arran Cadenhead's Authentic Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 15 Year Old · 1996 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold flickers and a mahogany edge, a warm, luxurious glow.

Nose

Opulent sherry on the nose: fig, raisin and date mingle with orange zest and cherry cordial. Cocoa, espresso and brown sugar weave through toasted oak, vanilla and warming spices. A whisper of sea salt and resinous oak adds ballast, delivering a bold, coastal aroma with depth befitting a 1996 Arran Cadenhead’s single cask.

Palate

Powerful and full-bodied, the palate is drenched in sherry, with dark raisin, fig and orange zest. Rich cocoa and burnt sugar weave through spice—cinnamon, clove, nutmeg—against bold oak. Velvety, syrupy texture carries dried fruit, cocoa nibs and a touch of leather into a long, warming finish.

Finish

Long and luxurious, this finish unfolds with dark cherry and fig treacle, cloaked in cocoa and spice. Cinnamon and clove spice drift through the oak, leaving a warm, maritime hint of salt and smoke that lingers softly.