This a relaunched version of Arran 18 with a new label, and a new mix of barrels. It is also Non-chill filtered and no color added. Let’s see how this whiskey stands up.
ABV: 46%
Nose: Strong Orange Peel, Malty Cereals, Plum, allspice,
Palate: Medium oily mouthfeel, Cereals, Malt, Orange Peel, Toasted Brown Sugar, Allspice, sourdough bread.
Finish: Medium Length, Orange Peel, Pepper, Rasberry, Malt, sourdough.
Rating: 7/10
Just as good as the old 18, but in a different more sherried way, this is a spectacular 18 year old OB. The character bready maltiness of Arran stands out as does some excellent sherry cask influence. This is one that I want a full bottle of on my shelf.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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