Arran

Arran Smugglers Series Volume 3: The Exciseman, Bourbon Quarter & Madeira Cask, 2017, 56.8%

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TypeScotch Whisky
MRI
MRI 8
Average Score
Avg 93
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Description

The Arran Malt Smugglers Series Volume 3: The Exciseman is the final release in the popular Smugglers' Series, paying tribute to Arran's history of illicit whisky production. This limited edition single malt is matured in a combination of ex-Bourbon quarter casks and ex-Madeira casks, resulting in a complex and characterful whisky bottled at cask strength.

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Region
Island
Age
N.A
Vintage
N.A
Bottled
2017
ABV
56.8%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Arran
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Bourbon Quarter Cask & Madeira Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
N.A
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
8700
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Original Box, designed to look like a hollowed-out book
Series highlights
Smugglers' Series Volume 3: The Exciseman
Historical context
Tribute to Arran's history of illicit whisky production and smuggling
Special release
Limited Edition
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Rich honey, apples, vanilla, spice, toasted oak, citrus, treacle, dried fig, raisin, cocoa, almond, and a briny maritime lift.
Palate
Mouth-coating apple and vanilla, sweet intensity, rounded mouthfeel, caramel, dark fruit, toasted almonds, warm spices, gentle oak, ginger, and tropical fruits.
Finish
Long, luxurious, fresh, with notes of apple and citrus, sweet and spicy, caramel, orange and ginger, oaky spice, pepper, tobacco, and a subtle maritime bite.
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