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31st October 2018 |
Arran launch
limited edition Tuscan Wine Cask matured
single malt in collaboration with Royal
Mile Whiskies and Edinburgh bar Nauticus.
 Arran
Tuscan Wine Cask Matured is a new small
batch release from the Isle of Arran
distillery which they have bottled in
collaboration with Royal Mile Whiskies
and Edinburgh bar Nauticus.
The Arran Tuscan Wine Cask Matured has
been fully matured in Tuscan wine casks,
bottled at a flavoursome 58.6% ABV, non
chill-filtered naturally coloured and is
a limited edition of 900 bottles which
will be available from today, 31st
October.
Only three French oak casks, which
previously held Sassicaia red wine, were
filled with Arran spirit in 2008. The
result, they tell me, is a whisky that
remains true to The Arran Malt’s
traditional style, while the use of the
distinctive casks impart rich flavours
of spices and fruit.
The nose has been described as ‘profound
and fruity with black forest gateau,
cherry, dark chocolate and sticky dates’
and tasting notes include ‘red berry and
hedgerow fruit cut through with clove
and cracked black pepper’.
A special launch event at Nauticus,
Leith’s newest bar opened by renowned
Edinburgh drinks mavericks Iain
McPherson and Kyle Jamieson, allowed a
select few to experience the whisky
before going on sale to the public.
The duo behind Nauticus have previously
been instrumental in a number of top
cocktail bars across the city, including
Panda & Sons, Hoot The Redeemer, Bon
Vivant and The Devil’s Advocate. Their
newest venture on Duke Street harks back
to Leith’s trading past while
championing exceptional Scottish liquor
and produce, including The Arran Malt.
Commenting on the release, Arthur
Motley, of Royal Mile Whiskies said:
"When talking about the project with the
team at Nauticus, we began by looking
for a high quality whisky matured
exclusively in wine casks as we knew
this is exactly what Leith merchants
would have done centuries ago.
"We are all big fans of The Arran Single
Malt so it was great news to find they
had some very special stock available."
The exclusive collaboration bottling
will be available to purchase through
Royal Mile Whiskies, retailing at £64.95
in their Edinburgh and London shops and
online at www.royalmilewhiskies.com
As many of you will know, the Isle of
Arran Distillers are currently
constructing the Lagg distillery in the
South of the island, which is expected
to be fully operational in 2019 further
increasing production capacity to 2
million litres.
Recent developments at the new site
include the delivery of copper pot
stills and the completion of three
warehouse buildings.
There is the opportunity for whisky
aficionados to become part of the
exciting story of the Lagg Distillery,
by becoming member’s of the Lagg Cask
Society, which includes ownership of one
of the first casks to be filled at the
new distillery. For more information,
visit www.laggwhisky.com
You will also find Arrans current whisky
range available from specialist online
whisky retailers such as
The Whisky Exchange and
Master of Malt
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Arran Tuscan Wine Cask Matured Review
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Producer's Tasting Notes:
Nose: A profound and fruity
nose, with black forest gateau, cherry,
dark chocolate and sticky dates. Baking
spices provide a tingling intensity to
the aroma. With water the fruitiness is
enhanced, becoming more like stewed
orchard fruits and black fruit
pastilles. The spice turns to an
aromatic sandalwood or incense.
Taste:
The palate is again driven by fruit and
spice, with red berry and hedgerow fruit
cut through with clove and cracked black
pepper.
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