Arran Robert Burns 250th Anniversary Single Malt Scotch Whisky 10 Year Old · 1998 Vintage

Colour

Rich amber-gold with a coppery halo and mahogany undertones, a warm, sunlit depth that hints at sherry influence.

Nose

Aromas of ripe pear and apricot drift with honeyed vanilla, unfolding into raisin and fig beneath a rich sherry glow. Toasted almond and cocoa deepen the scent, while orange zest and gentle spice—cinnamon and clove—lift the profile. A whisper of sea air and polished oak lingers, inviting the first sip.

Palate

Silky and full-bodied on the palate, this sherry-cask Arran unfurls dark fruit—raisins, figs, cherries—with orange zest, cocoa and coffee. Toffee sweetness and toasted spice mingle with gentle oak, delivering a warm, refined mouthfeel. The finish is long and elegant, with lingering spice, chocolate, and a whisper of leather.

Finish

Long, warming finish with pronounced sherry influence: dried plum and raisin sweetness darken into orange zest, cocoa and toffee. Velvety oak carries gentle spice, with a subtle maritime note lingering as the warmth slowly fades to a refined, lasting impression.