New Release: Arran 1996-2014 #633 ARRANACH Hand Bottling

The cask influence is prominent, making this a rare example of a thick-bodied Arran. Arran ISLE OF ARRAN 1996-2014 OB ARRANACH #633 Hand Bottling 58% The aroma is rich and heavy with sherry, plum jam, grape skins, black sugar, boiled azuki beans, slightly meaty. When drinking, it delivers a strong sherry character with the sweetness of berry jam and a tannic bitterness from grape skins, offering depth and a robust richness. The body is thick and warm, making it quite full-bodied for an Arran. This bottle made me realize how versatile Arran can be, taking on different colors depending on the cask. This is a 200ml bottle labeled ARRANACH, filled at Arran Distillery. While no specific details are provided, it is believed to have been distilled in 1996. From the first impression of the aroma, it clearly feels like a strong sherry cask expression, with rustic nuances such as plum jam, tannic grape skins, and black sugar-cooked azuki beans. When tasted, the strong sherry character remains prominent, with the sweetness of berry jam and the tannic bitterness of grape skins coming to the forefront. Overall, it is rich and full-bodied, a notably thick example of Arran that showcases how the cask can transform its character.