.the arran - 14

46% abv, €40, single malt, non-chill filtered, natural color

Nose: sweet, vanilla, fruit, dry, raisins, dried stone fruits, apricots, citrus, orange speel
Palate: sweet, honey, firm, spicy, raisins, fresh apricots, sweet blood oranges floral
Finish: slow, long, fruity, floral, warm, slight marmalade bitter in the end
Mark: +++++
Conclusion: very nice. Were it not for the slight bitter finish, I would have marked it half a point higher. Certainly one to purchase for... whenever.