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Сбалансированный и питкий виски с ярким фруктово-ягодным профилем и деликатным влиянием винной выдержки, которая добавляет сложности без доминирования. Мнения экспертов и остальных участников в целом сходятся на высокой оценке около 86 баллов.
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Аромат виски раскрывается богатой палитрой спелых фруктов, таких как персики, абрикосы, манго и красные яблоки, дополненных нотами цитрусовых, темных ягод, изюма, ванили, табака и фоновыми оттенками пряностей и дуба. Во вкусе маслянистая текстура сочетается с яркой сладостью апельсиновой цедры, красной смородины, карамели и выпечки, переходящей в пряные и перечные мотивы с легкой терпкостью. В послевкусии средней длины ощущаются согревающие ягодные, цитрусовые и древесные нюансы с легкой травянистостью и горчинкой.
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· 2026-09-12 02:38:34 · источник wb_whiskies (историческое поле, без evidence)
The absolute best 46% Arran I've ever had. It maximizes Arran's signature peach note with a crisp, refreshing sherry touch that never gets cloying—I could easily crush half a bottle in one sitting. It's so bright and juicy that without the Arran DNA, I would’ve guessed a top-tier bourbon cask. Before checking the price, I thought, "I'm buying only this next time I'm in Japan." The price tag is high, but it's completely worth it. This is exactly my ideal style of whisky.
After building Lagg the Lochranza distillery have been able to focus on the lighter and fruitier side of Arran. Tasted right after another brutally dry red wine maturation this was a far superior execution.
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| Нос | 87 | Light and fruity. The red wine is barely noticeable. Apple juice. Spicy oak in the background. Water brings the spice forward. |
| Вкус | 88 | The spice is more up front from arrival on the palate. More red wine as well. But there is more to it. Lots of sweet orange. slightly salty. Here as well water seems to elevate the spice at the cost of sweetness. |
| Финиш | 87 | The finish is where the red wine is most apparent with more red berries coming through. Lightly drying. Medium length. Bitter orange coming back and lasting significantly longer with a bit of water. |
Despite the length of the second maturation, the distillate retains its personality and allows the casks to work together in harmony, a balance maintained thanks to the alcohol content. A few flaws in the length, but still a great dram.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 87 | Fruit in the foreground (peach, apricot, mango, apple) with a blend of citrus fruits (mandarin, grapefruit) and red fruits (raspberries, currants). A touch of spice (aniseed, white pepper, nutmeg) on a sweet base of caramel, vanilla and lemon tart accompanied by tobacco and sandalwood, with a slight hint of incense. Harmonious and well-defined aromas with elegant depth. Adding water enhances the sweetness, throwing everything into disarray: better without. |
| Вкус | 87 | The winey part is much clearer, especially at the start, with a flood of red fruits and acidic and sparkling notes, almost as if the alcohol content were higher, thanks also to the presence of ginger and black pepper. Full-bodied, it quickly brings out the sweet aspects of fruit tartlets, marzipan, pecans, candied orange and grapefruit, linden honey and cinnamon rolls. In the background, there are vegetal notes of tobacco, green tea and fennel with some floral impressions. Hints of coffee liqueur. A few drops of water enhance the vegetal and spicy aspects, upsetting the balance. |
| Финиш | 86 | Quite long and spicy, with red fruits, cooked cream, shortcrust pastry, vegetal and floral notes, and sandalwood. |
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 85
this Arran really surprised me.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
This was a sample courtesy of Peatbogger. I do like Arran and their range but this wasn't for me. It wasn't unpleasant by any stretch and I could imagine some would love it.
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| Нос | 83 | Looking at the colour of the whisky is would have said it was more like rosè than red wine. Nice though, peaches and apricot. This is quite gentle considering the strength. Glazed cherries, blood orange, pear drops and carnation flower. With a few of drops of water the nose is considerably blander. |
| Вкус | 82 | On first arrival it is quite dry and i don't mind that at all if it can back it up. There is a strange sweetness to it, a sweetness I've never experienced before. I don't mind sweetness either but this shoots off in another direction. With water that sweetness is turned up to eleven. |
| Финиш | 83 | Thankfully it reels itself back in for the finish but it fades fairly quick which was a surprise. With water it lasts longer and there is some spice. |
I enjoyed it very much, worth a try for sure. Pleasant abv and rich fruity flavors is what it delivers
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
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| Нос | 86 | Red fruits, harmonious, cherries, vanilla, wood spice, pepper |
| Вкус | 87 | Strawberries, first creamy, then strong, wood spice, astringent, pepper |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium-length, wood spice, bitter notes |
нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 81
A little rollercoaster ride: The aroma is superb. However, the bitterness of the Spanish oak bothers me a bit in the taste... However, Arran can make up for some of this in the final stages.
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| Нос | 87 | Fruity - fresh with a distinctive wine note - aromatic grapes, raisins; plum jam; butter cake. |
| Вкус | 82 | Spicy and fruity with a tart sweetness; the oak is very strong and somewhat too bitter; cranberries and elderberry soup. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium length. Fortunately, the bitter oak tannins disappear quite quickly; what remains is a very pleasant, mild presence of the wine/fruit notes. |
Considering the length of the red wine maturation, I find the Arran distillery character stands up well.
citrus, orange, spices, vanilla, red berries, oak, not the usual leather notes from the sherry cask, very decent
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Whisky for every day. Unless, of course, you get bored of it. But in my opinion, it tastes the most interesting of all 3 in the series. There is a light Arran style, and a pleasant fruity sourness, and a little spice. It's probably a bit corny, but that's what daily dram is for.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
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| Нос | 87 | Papaya, mango, apricots, strawberries, peppermint and allspice |
| Вкус | 88 | Grapefruit, white pepper, kumquat, kiwi, ginger candy, persimmon and nutmeg |
| Финиш | 87 | Peaches, white chocolate, bitter almond, cloves, raisins and eucalyptus |
Quick hit review. I am not a huge fan of wood finishing, and most red wine-matured whiskies I would not touch with a barge pole. That said, this Arran really surprised me. Red apples, unripe peach and white pepper come though on the nose, a clean distillate where the wine notes are more suggested than imposed. Fruity-sweet in the arrival, the palate develops with orange zest, salted caramel and red currants. Oak spices are building up steadily. The aftertaste subsides with citrus fruits, blackberries and some herbal notes. They nailed this red wine finish: it is not too dominant, but adds an additional layer of complexity to an already good malt. RATING: 4.0/5.0 stars ≙ 87 pts → FIRST-CLASS
Quite fruity and drinkable
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| Нос | 87 | Nuts, some dried fruits, raisins, apricot, plums, spices, cloves, hay, whiff of smoke, tobacco, dark honey, dark fruits, dark forrest berries |
| Вкус | 86 | Oily, fruity, spices, more dark forrest berries, dark honey, pepper, cloves, subtle sweetness, hint of vanilla and caramel, little oak wood, hint of smoke |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium long, warm, berries, spices, vanilla, little woody |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
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Young but quite tasty whisky! The aroma is ok, the taste was a bit kicky... 20+ 20+ 21 21 83
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
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