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ARRAN PORT CASK FINISH SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY Isle of Arran |
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
ISLE OF ARRAN DISTILLERS |
Very bright light orange ambering colour. Slightly spicy, bright, plummy, gentle, caramel nose. Very dry, somewhat peppery (50% alcohol), bright, fairly spicy, gently sweetish, ripe plum-caramel flavours with a lingering, very crisp finish. Better than when it last appeared in Vintages (**+) on June 22, 2013 at $80.95. |
CSPC |
328815 |
Type |
Spirit - Scotch Whisky |
Agent |
Vin Glo |
Country |
Scotland |
Region |
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Rating |
***(91 points) Harmonious, Spicy, Ripe |
LCBO Note |
Status |
Recommended by Vintage Assessments! A Best Buy |
TASTING NOTE: On the nose, vanilla, dried fruits, hazelnut, and orange, plus notes of honey and fudge. Spicy in the mouth, with cereal, apple pie with cinnamon, sultana, and plum. (Gavin D. Smith, 1001 Whiskies You Must Taste Before You Die, 2012, 2012) |
Price |
$ 76.96 |
Bottle Size |
700 mL |
Tasting Date |
vintages release - August 2, 2014 |
Cases bought |
159 (6 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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