Arran Sauternes Cask Single Malt Whisky [700ML]

Description

What happens when Scottish island whisky meets the honeyed elegance of French dessert wine casks?

The Arran Sauternes Cask Single Malt Whisky represents a masterful marriage of traditional Scottish distillation and innovative French wine cask finishing. From the pristine Isle of Arran, this expression undergoes an 8-year maturation in traditional oak before its transformative finish in Sauternes wine casks from artisan Bordeaux producers. This dual-maturation process creates complexity that rivals expressions like the Balvenie 14 Years Caribbean Cask and Aberlour A’bunadh Alba in terms of innovative cask influence.

• Distillery: The Arran Distillery – established 1995 on Scotland’s Isle of Arran
• Region: Scottish Islands – known for maritime influence and pristine water sources
• ABV: 40% – perfectly balanced for accessibility while maintaining character
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: 8 years traditional oak plus Sauternes wine cask finishing
• Tasting Notes: Honey and citrus on the nose with melon and marzipan. Richly honeyed palate with vanilla, sultana, and toasted oak. Long finish of apricots, honeysuckle, and sweet spice
• Best Served: Neat at room temperature in a Glencairn glass

Our spirits team at Mr. Chow’s has found this expression delivers exceptional dessert wine integration without overwhelming the whisky’s natural character. The Sauternes influence adds sophisticated sweetness that distinguishes it from standard sherry or bourbon cask expressions.

Ideal for: Dessert course replacements and special celebrations. Pairs with: Rich Malaysian kuih, coconut-based desserts, or aged cheeses. Recommended for: Collectors seeking unique cask finishes, alongside expressions like the Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak for comparative wine cask tasting.