Arran Sherry Cask The Bodega Single Malt Scotch Whisky

"Arran Sherry Cask ""The Bodega"" Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Brand & History

The Arran Distillery was established in 1995 on the Isle of Arran, marking the return of legal whisky production to the island after more than 150 years. Known for its traditional production methods and commitment to natural presentation, Arran produces a range of single malts that highlight the island's unique climate and pure water source.

Product

Arran Sherry Cask ""The Bodega"" is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured exclusively in first-fill Oloroso sherry hogsheads sourced from Jerez, Spain. Bottled at natural cask strength and without chill filtration or added coloring, it delivers a rich and full-bodied style that showcases the influence of premium sherry oak.

Tasting Notes

The nose opens with aromas of raisins, dates, dark chocolate, orange peel, cinnamon, and roasted almonds. The palate is rich and concentrated, offering flavors of dried figs, toffee, espresso, black cherries, baking spices, and toasted oak. The finish is long, warming, and complex with lingering notes of dark fruit, cocoa, sweet spice, and oak.

Specifications

Region: Isle of Arran, Scotland

ABV: 55.8%

Trivia

The name ""The Bodega"" refers to the traditional Spanish warehouses where sherry is matured. By using first-fill Oloroso sherry casks from Jerez, Arran maximizes the influence of the wood, giving the whisky its deep color and intense flavors of dried fruit and spice."