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 Isle of Arran Distillers has launched a
limited edition scotch in collaboration
with conservation charity, the National
Trust for Scotland.
The Arran Sleeping Warrior, which
has been limited to 6,000 bottles, will
be released to global markets from the
end of June.
The single malt was drawn from
ex-sherry, bourbon and red wine casks
dating from the year 2000.
According to the distillery, the result
is a rich and robust malt with aromas
of liquorice, leather and boiled
sweets.
It has a taste of dark cherries and
stewed fruits with an enduring, spicy
and complex finish,” said the
distillery.
Euan Mitchell, managing director of
Arran Whisky said: "We are pleased to be
supporting the National Trust for
Scotland and to raise funds to help
maintain the footpaths leading to Goatfell, Arran’s highest peak.
"As residents of the Isle of Arran, we
are very keen to maintain the beauty of
the island for both locals and visitors
and so will be making a donation to the
National Trust for Scotland for every
bottle sold."
The whisky is named after the summits
and ridges of the north end of the Isle
of Arran, a landmark locally referred to
as the Sleeping Warrior. The stunning
profile of the summits and ridges are
referred to as The Sleeping Warrior due
to its resemblance to a resting human
figure. These mountains attract
thousands of visitors each year which
leads to the erosion of the landscape. A
donation from every bottle sold of The
Sleeping Warrior will be made to The
National Trust for Scotland to help
maintain the footpaths on Goatfell,
Arran's highest peak, for the enjoyment
of all.
An image of the ‘Sleeping Warrior’
landscape features on the bottle label
and packaging.
This limited edition of The Arran Malt is priced at
£59.99 and will be available from specialist whisky
shops globally and selected National
Trust for Scotland retail outlets after
Monday 27th June 2011.
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