Arran Madeira Cask Finish - 50%

From the Arran Malt Cask Finishes - Very limited edition for 2016.

After initially maturing in traditional oak casks over a number of years The Arran Single Malt in this bottling was finished in a selection of Madeira wine casks sourced from an artisan producer of this fortified wine from the island of Madeira some 800km south-west of Portugal.
Our Master Distiller, James MacTaggart, has carefully monitored this period of secondary maturation to ensure the perfect balance is struck between the Madeira casks and the intrinsic sweet-fruity character of The Arran Malt.
The end result is a Single Malt with a rich brooding character, full of complexity and quality.

Each cask is specially selected by the Master Distiller.

Colour: Mahogany.
Aroma: Rich fruitcake & marmalade on toast with a hint of chocolate raisins.
Palate: Rich, oily and sweet. A bite of bitter orange cuts through the sweetness to give a pleasing balance to proceedings.
Finish: Full-bodied, a layer of golden syrup with a with a lingering touch of citrus.

From Arran Distillery.