Stoic Drinker’s Notes
2014-11-22 | Good/Very Good

New Release: Arran 1996-2014 Official Manager's Choice Sherry Cask #1993

Arran ISLE OF ARRAN 1996-2014 OB Manager's Choice Sherry Cask #1993 54.6% - One of 278 bottles
Bottle #アイルオブアラン(ISLE OF ARRAN)
A delicate and pleasant sherry-forward Arran. Arran ISLE OF ARRAN 1996-2014 OB Manager's Choice Sherry Cask #1993 54.6% One of 278 bottles The aroma features soft, high-quality sherry notes with ripe plums, strawberry jam, subtle caramel, and a hint of savory malt. On the palate, it is remarkably smooth with orange, sweet-tart plum jam, and a touch of malty depth. The finish is rich yet delicate, leaving a lingering impression. 【Good/Very Good】 This is a new release from Official Manager's Choice, Isle of Arran 1996, aged for approximately 18 years in a sherry cask. It offers a sherry character free from the woody, raw qualities often found in recent releases, with a notable strawberry jam-like nuance in the aroma. Despite its high ABV, it has a smooth mouthfeel and is not a heavy-bodied, aromatic whisky. While slightly small-grained, it remains a charming sherry-forward Arran with good balance between sweet-tart fruits and malt. A drinkable sherried malt that is easy to enjoy in succession.