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Arran Quarter Cask The

malty woody
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(1)€42Scotland, Island, Single Malt

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Smaller casks pack a bigger punch. The Arran Quarter Cask, known to the distillery as The Bothy. Spends its final years in tiny 125-litre quarter casks. That extra contact between spirit and oak speeds up maturation and deepens the character. The format nods to an old island habit, when small casks were simply easier to haul across rough Arran terrain. Bottled at full cask strength with no chill-filtration and natural colour, it stays bold and honest. Expect bright lemon peel, a malty backbone and a sweet, oaky warmth. There is mango on the finish and a whisper of chocolate. Pour it neat and let it open.

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The Arran distillery is located on the Isle of Arran, off the west coast of Scotland. It was founded in 1995 and is one of the youngest distilleries in Scotland. Despite its relative youth, Arran has gained a reputation for producing high-quality single malt whiskies that are fruity, floral, and lightly peated. The distillery sources its water from Loch na Davie and uses traditional production methods, including floor malting. Arran produces a range of whiskies, including aged expressions and limited edition bottlings.

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About the Arran Quarter Cask The

Arran Quarter Cask The is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Isle of Arran, an Island distillery in Scotland. Locals call this bottling The Bothy, and it earns the nickname through honest, hands-on maturation. The spirit first rests in ex-bourbon barrels. It then moves into smaller 125-litre quarter casks for its final stretch. Those little casks change everything. More wood touches the whisky, so the oak works faster and harder. The result is a fuller, richer single malt. Sweet vanilla notes rise first. Bright lemon peel cuts through, while a malty core keeps it grounded. A little spiced oak warms the middle too. The Isle of Arran distillery sits at Lochranza, in the green north of the island. Mountains shelter it, and the surrounding hills feed its character. The quarter cask format revives an old Arran tradition. In the 18th and 19th centuries, smaller casks were simply easier to move across rugged ground. Arran brought that habit back for this bottling. This is cask strength whisky at 56.2% ABV. It is non-chill-filtered and carries its natural colour. That means nothing is stripped away from the spirit. The flavours land with real intensity and weight. The finish stays long and generous. Ripe mango and a hint of chocolate linger over warm, spiced oak. There is power here, but also balance and finesse. Sip Arran Quarter Cask The on its own, neat, to taste it at full strength. It rewards slow, unhurried drinking by the glass.