May 2018. Given the 52.9% ABV, a deep sniff was overwhelming with alcohol fumes. With a bit of water and time, the nose offered heather and orange, but after several more minutes, I could have sworn I detected a whiff of wet dog. The sherry influence is noticeable on the palate, with a spicy bitterness at the end.
Arran Cask Strength 12 Year (Batch 5)
3.82 Decent
Whiskey Scotch Scotland 12 Year 52.9% ABV
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Arran 12 Year cask strength whisky is produced in batches. Batch #5, released in 2015, contained whisky aged in first-fill sherry butts, second-fill sherry hogsheads, and first-fill bourbon barrels. Minor differences in the aging process appear to be present across the batches, with overall consistency.
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Tastes of orange marmalade, cocoa, and bright malt remains
Very sweet. Drank it on the rocks. Enjoyed it!!
18/8/22 - Butterscotch candy, hazelnut, honey
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- May 17, 2020
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