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Arran The High Seas Smugglers' Series Volume Two, Rum & First-Fill Bourbon Cask, 2016, 55.4%
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Arran The High Seas Smugglers' Series Volume Two, Rum & First-Fill Bourbon Cask, 2016, 55.4%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 10
Average Score
Avg 85
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Description

The second release in Arran's highly acclaimed Smugglers' Series, 'The High Seas' pays tribute to the illicit distillation on the island in the 18th and 19th centuries. This whisky is a powerful marriage of peated spirit matured in rum casks and a rich layer of first-fill bourbon barrels. It was released in October 2016 as a limited edition of 8,700 bottles worldwide. The presentation includes a book-shaped box, symbolizing the hidden nature of whisky production during that period.

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Whisky Online AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 16, 2026SGD 266.00
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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 7, 2026SGD 256.14

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The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 846.70
Cask type
Rum & First-Fill Bourbon
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
50
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
James MacTaggart
Master distiller (distillation)
James MacTaggart
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
8700
Has box
Yes
Closure
cork
Presentation
Book-shaped box
Series highlights
Smugglers' Series - Volume Two
Historical context
Celebrates the illicit distillation on the island in the 18th and 19th centuries
Special release
Limited Edition
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Citrus fruits are at the fore, mingling with smells evocative of the outdoors; a touch of seaweed hints at coastal character. Orchard fruits, white pepper, and a subtle dry note reminiscent of fino sherry make this a complex nose. A hint of burned pine wood is in the background.
Palate
A fizzing mouthfeel with sherbet character. A fresh spearmint note appears and mingles with warm bramley apple pie and ice cream. There is tangy lime marmalade with chilli pepper heat and a whiff of smoke from a just-lit fire of pine logs. The addition of water shows honey dew melon and pear drop sweets.
Finish
Distillery character shines through; notes of apples, citrus and good body are elongated by a backbone of subtle smoke.
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