Arran 1996 Arran Angels' Reserve - Limited Edition
| Category | SINGLE MALT |
| Distillery | Arran |
| Bottler | Distillery Bottling |
| Bottling Series | - |
| Vintage | 1996 |
| Bottled Year | 2015 |
| Age | 18년 |
| Cask Type | Ex-Oloroso Sherry Hogshead |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 51.1% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Islands |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
잔을 가볍게 흔들면 엑스 올로로소 셰리 호그스헤드에서 18년을 보낸 아란 1996의 짙은 호박빛이 잔 안쪽을 미끄러진다. 잔을 코끝에 가져가면 잘 익은 자두와 옅은 가죽, 따뜻한 견과의 향이 차례로 인사한다. 한 모금을 머금으면 51.1%의 도수가 입안에서 올로로소 셰리의 단맛과 옅은 코코아, 약간의 후추로 풀려나간다. 삼킨 뒤에도 아란 1996의 깊은 셰리 잔향이 입천장에 길게 머문다.
AITasting Notes
Colour
pale gold
air Nose
oh nice! The style is close to that of the TWE, so clean and chiselled, but it’s starting to display more subtle aromas that can only come with age in my opinion. I’d say citron liqueur, earthy spices (achiote? Coriander?), hessian… In fact, it may have become more coastal than younger Arrans. With water: pure barleyish freshness
restaurant Palate
yep. Clean lemons and grapefruits, a touch of custard, some minty spices, oranges, liquorice… I think it is a beauty. With water (not that that’s much needed): totally excellent. Fresh, orangey, fruity, and yet structured, malty…
timer Finish
medium, a wee tad more caramely/candied. Which is far from being a flaw