{"product_id":"the-arran-malt-port-cask-finish-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"The Arran Malt Port Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Arran Malt Port Cask Finish is an island single malt Scotch whisky, matured for around eight years in traditional oak casks and then finished in Port casks, bottled at 50% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Port casks were sourced from an artisan producer of the iconic Portuguese fortified wine, and the maturation was monitored under the watchful eye of Arran's Master Distiller to ensure the casks and the intrinsic character of The Arran Single Malt partnered perfectly. The result is full of charm and rich flavour, and a wonderful way to discover the Arran range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose offers cinnamon and baked apples. The palate brings vanilla spice, ripe citrus, dried fruits and nuttiness, and a splash of water reveals more mandarin citrus with fudge and honeyed notes. The finish shows spice, bitter orange, chocolate and cherries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fine after-dinner dram, especially with a cheese selection, it makes an elegant gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat, then add a splash of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotch whisky must be distilled and matured in Scotland for at least three years in oak casks, and any age statement on the label refers to the youngest whisky in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Isle of Arran sits in the Firth of Clyde off Scotland's west coast, and its distillery at Lochranza, opened in 1995, was the first legal distillery on the island in more than 150 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePort is a fortified red wine from Portugal's Douro Valley; casks that held it pass on red-fruit sweetness, plum and a gentle rosy hue to the whisky they finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottled at 50% ABV, this release keeps a fuller texture and more of the cask's character than a standard 40% bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cinnamon and baked apples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vanilla spice, ripe citrus, dried fruit and nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spice, bitter orange, chocolate and cherries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isle of Arran Distillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 8 years before finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 proof (50% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Port casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isle of Arran, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a splash of water. It pairs with a cheese board, dark chocolate or cherry desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it finished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Port casks from an artisan Portuguese producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat strength is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I drink it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt shines as an after-dinner dram with cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arran","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023385915701,"sku":"VWS200431384","price":88.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-12479.webp?v=1793655209","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/the-arran-malt-port-cask-finish-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}