Arran Single Cask #1963 Whisky 15 Year Old · 1996 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with a mahogany glow and coppery highlights—a warm, wine-dark hue.

Nose

Sherry-kissed and richly perfumed, this Arran opens with dark fruits—raisin, fig, and plum—lifted by orange zest. Toffee and cocoa mingle with warm spices—clove, cinnamon—while polished oak and a hint of tobacco provide structure. A dense, luxurious nose that promises sweetness balanced by a robust cask character.

Palate

Opulent and richly textured, this sherry-cask Arran offers velvet warmth with dark fruit notes—prune, raisin and fig—interlaced with cocoa, candied orange and vanilla. Spices rise in support—clove, cinnamon—against a sturdy oak backbone. At cask strength, it delivers a long, refined finish of toasted nuts, cocoa and warming sweetness.

Finish

Sherry-driven and remarkably long, this finish unfurls rich darkness: raisin, fig and black cherry melt into cocoa and orange zest, while baking spices—cinnamon, clove, nutmeg—dance on the palate. A kiss of coastal brine and toasted oak lingers as the 52.6% heat fades to velvety, resinous echoes.