Arran Eilan Gillan Single Cask Whisky 11 Year Old · 1996 Vintage

Colour

Rich amber-gold with a warm copper glow and a hint of mahogany at the edges.

Nose

Honeyed malt and bright citrus zest rise, mingling with ripe orchard fruit and creamy vanilla. Echoes of toffee and subtle oak bring warmth, while a hint of almond and soft spice lift the sweetness. A delicate coastal breeze—salted air and sea-salt caramel—gives the aroma refined, nautical elegance.

Palate

Silky and medium- to full-bodied, this dram coats the palate with dark fruit richness—blackberry, plum, fig—aged in treacle and toffee. Spices unfold: cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, with toasted almond. A whisper of sea salt and cacao-tinged oak adds depth, carrying a long, warm finish of fruit and spice.

Finish

Long and refined, the finish unfurls with orange zest, dried fruit and a whisper of cocoa, braided with soft oak and gentle spice. Coastal warmth lingers, fading into a velvety sweetness that leaves a comforting, elegant trace.