Arran 10 Year old
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Tasting Notes by jdcook
There is a slight initial hit (for me this hit lasts less than a half second) of seaweed, smoke and salt before the nose settles and becomes fruity (pear-like), with a vanilla sweetness, and the only part of the initial moment that remains is the salt. I keep sniffing again and again just to make sure that I'm not just imagining that first seaside hit - but it is there every time. Intriguing.
The taste is vanilla sweet with a slight salty smokiness - fruity, even slight notes of chocolate. Just enough spice to leave your mouth and lips tingling. Very warm, even hot - and quite smooth.
The finish is full of pears, vanilla sweetness, with the spice from the taste leaving your mouth tingling. Not terribly long, but charming.
I find the Arran to be a genuinely good everyday malt. It doesn't knock your socks off, but without having anything that stands out about it, it is a genuinely charming little dram. I can't put my finger on it, but I genuinely enjoy drinking it.
Personally, the Arran is what I drink when I don't know what I want, and am too tired or lazy to be bothered thinking about it. So, not sure what to drink? Can't be bothered figuring out what you want to drink? Then get a bottle of Arran 10 year old - problem solved. It's never let me down.
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markjedi1 wrote:
Sounds like another one for the wishlist, then. Great review, JD. Keep 'm coming!
jdcook wrote:
Yeah, I picked this one up as a recommendation from the gentleman working behind the counter in a whisky store in Melbourne when I wasn't sure what else to buy for my last bottle. He said, have you tried the Arran? I said no, and here we are.
markjedi1 wrote:
Good man. This is how I like to discover my drams as well. Usually get them as a gift or pick them up on the spot. Last weekend, I visited the Whisky Exchange in London and brought back over 15 bottles, all on a whim.
jdcook wrote:
15 bottles!! I am green with envy! Looking forward to all the reviews... :)
Jean-Luc wrote:
@markjedi1 - 15 bottles! That's a cabinet in it's own right. Good work.
yossiyitzak wrote:
@markjedi1, my birthday is coming up next month...just incase you want to gift one of those bottles ;)
Great review and, I think these are priced to sell too. Adding it to my wish list - great review!!
jdcook wrote:
@yossiyitzak - Indeed, the pricing on the Arran was very decent.
kris2204 wrote:
Visited the distillery in Arran last Summer and picked myself up a couple of bottles of the 10yr old.
Following my return it was the only Whisky I drank for about 4 months! I love the stuff and can't wait to visit the distillery again this summer.
LeFrog wrote:
Must try this.
jdcook wrote:
Yeah, it's definitely a fun one. Easy to drink, but with enough going on to keep you interested!
almapercus wrote:
A pleasant one, anytime!
jdcook wrote:
I poured myself another of these last night. The charm is still there!
Ferrari5180 wrote:
I picked myself up a bottle about three weeks ago and I must say that I am impressed by the overall value of this single malt. Looking forward to trying other expressions from Arran.
jdcook wrote:
@Ferrari5180 - it's definitely good value for money, and does speak well of the distillery.
jwise wrote:
There are so many expressions in the Arran range that I always felt like any choice could be the wrong choice. I just gave up on the brand, hoping one day I'd find an "Arran Sample Pack" of the various core expressions. Just the other day I found an expression from Arran that seemed like a sure winner - 11yr Sherry Single Cask bottled at cask strength! Oh yeah...
jdcook wrote:
@jwise - the thing about the Arran line-up, you won't be disappointed by too many of them, so nearly every choice is a winner!
andrewMSK wrote:
Hello, JD! I like your reviews, keep it up! I once was going to buy a bottle of Arran 10, but seller in shop said than Arran is very harsh and "particular" (in a bad sense of the word). Thanks to your review I've changed my mind. Going to try this malt. And price is very pleasant. Sorry for my english. Cheers!
jdcook wrote:
@andrewMSK - glad you appreciate my thoughts! The Arran is pretty gentle - ti did have that slightly odd note initially on the nose, but I found it to be very easy to drink indeed.
...and you're english is fine. I work in a school, and trust me, you're english is brilliant!
rharlow wrote:
Not a big fan. Lacked any complexity and therefore lacked my interest. Also, it always gave me a headache.
jdcook wrote:
@rharlow - it is a bit of a subtle one. And if it disagrees with your body chemistry enough to give you a headache, it's certainly not for you. Plenty of other drams in the sea!
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