Arran Connoisseurs Choice - Cask Strength 1996 22 Years Single Malt Whisky

Arran 1996 GM

Arran

Islands · United Kingdom

3.4
★★★

13 ratings

Bottle Information

Brand
Arran
Age
22 years
ABV
49.2%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Arran
Distillation Year
24.01.1996
Bottling Year
22.02.2018
Cask Types
Refill Sherry Hogshead

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Lowest Price:€166.52(2024-08-30)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, had a wee dram of this last nite 🥃. Nose is warm, hints of vanila 🍦 and honey 🍯. Goes down smoth, realy warming feeling in the chest. Got some woody notes 🪵, maybe a touch of spice tingling. Finish lingers abit but in a good way. Proper enjoyable this one, perfect for chillin. Would recomend having a glass after work 👍. Cheers mate 🍻.

2#2

Right, so had a taste of this earlier 🥃. Nose is quite smoky, like a peat fire on a damp mornin'. Gets a bit of sweet fruit too, maybe apricot? 🍑 Palate... warm going down. Smooth-ish. Starts with honey then hits ya with spice. Cinnamon or clove maybe. Finish lingers for ages. Leaves your chest all warm inside. Reckon it's proper nice for a cold evning. 🌧️ It's realy quite good. Might pour another glss before bed. Cheers! 🍻

3#3

Right then, let’s have a proper nosing. 👃 First whiff’s all sticky toffee pud and stewed plums, maybe a cheeky hint of worn leather. 🍮 Sippin’ it, you get this lovely wave of honey’d malt, a bit of orchard fruit (think baked apple and pear) then a gentle tickle of cinnamon and oak spice. 🍎🍐✨ The finish? Warms your chest, leaves a whisper of dark choccy and salted caramel hangin’ about. Proper cosy dram, that. 🥃🍫

4#4

Smooth an rich, a wee bit of vanilla an caramel comin thro 🥃 Dark chocolate, honey an a nice warm oaky finish. Some spicey notes ther too, quite complex init 👌 Lovely aftertaste, lingers nicely on the tounge. Proper good dram for a chilly evening 🔥 Smoky but not too heavy, bit of dried fruit aswell. Wuld def reccomend for anyone who likes somethin with depth an charachter ✨

5#5

Crikey, this dram's got a right lovely smoke to it, with a bit of honey sweetness. Really warms the cockles on a dreich day. 😊 Aft that, hints of dried fruit and a subtle spice. Proper smooth finish, innit. 🥃

6#6

Blimey! This whisky's got a right smoky kick, init? 😤 Sweet notes of honey and a hint of spice, like a cozy fireside chat. 🥃 The finish is long and a bit oaky. Sometimes it feels a bit peaty too, but in a good way, you know? 👌 Just love how it warms you up on a rainy day. ☔️✨

7#7

Tasting this one, get apples and vanilla straight off. 🍎 Bit of leather and smoke, kinda like a bonfire. Honey sweetness, some caramel, and a citrus zing. Oaky finish with pepper. Nutty and earthy hints too. Quite intense but lovely. 😊 Nose: fruity, smoky. Palate: sweet, spicy. Finish: long, warming. Cheers! 🥃

8#8

Oh, this whisky’s got a real kick to it! 🥃 First off, I’m gettin’ loads of smokiness 🌫️, like sittin’ by a bonfire. Then there’s a bit of peatiness 🪵, kinda earthy and rich. Afer that, some sweet fruity notes 🍎 come through – maybe apples or pears? And a hint of vanilla 🍦 makes it smooth. It’s rewarmin’ on the throat, perfect for a chilly eve. 😊 The nose is bold with spices 🌶️ and a touch of honey 🍯. On the tongue, it’s oily and full-bodied, with flavors of caramel 🍬 and nuts 🥜. The finish lingers long, leavin’ a cosy glow. Can’t stop sippin’ it! 🌟

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