Arran Quarter Cask 'The Bothy' - Single Malt Scotch Whisky

This Quarter Cask expression is a complex, rich and intensely fruity Single Malt, a cask strength delight.

The Arran Single Malt selected for this cask strength expression was initially matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels  before being transferred for secondary maturation into smaller Quarter casks also made of the finest American oak.  The process of transferring our whisky into the smaller 125 litre sized casks produces far greater contact between the whisky & oak and a faster, more intense maturation. 

The end result is a full-bodied expression of Arran Single Malt combining power and finesse full of rich vanilla sweetness and bold peppery spice. Bottling at natural Cask Strength without chill-filtration or artificial colouring of any sort presents this whisky in its purest form. Small casks would have been a common feature of the Arran whisky trade in the eighteenth & nineteenth centuries as they were easier to handle and transport around the island. With our much-loved Quarter Cask expression we proudly bring this tradition back to life.

Nose - Lemon peel, candy floss and a hint of cocoa.

Palate - Fresh tropical notes with pineapple, green apples and vanilla. A slight touch of chilli gives a tantalising heat.

Finish - Aromatic, fruity and satisfying. The depth of sweetness if backed up by strength of the spiced oak, creating a lasting impression.