Arran Icons Of Arran #3 The Westie Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Year Old · 1998 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with molten gold and copper highlights.

Nose

Sun-warmed orchard fruit with honeyed vanilla and a zesty citrus lift. Sherry cask influence deepens to fig and raisin, velvety cocoa and toasted almond, with a thread of cinnamon and clove. A whisper of maritime breeze and oak lend polish, yielding a poised, luxurious nose that promises depth and refinement.

Palate

Silky and full-bodied on the palate, it floods with rich dried fruit from the sherry cask—fig, date and dark plum—alongside chocolatey undercurrents and a touch of toffee. Spiced with cinnamon and clove, it rests on creamy vanilla and oak, then lingers long with savory, softly saline notes.

Finish

Long and luxurious, the finish coats the palate with toffee and sherry‑tinged fruit—raisins, figs and orange zest—while spice and cocoa drift through elegant oak. A maritime warmth lingers, fading to soft tannins and a final kiss of charred wood.