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нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 84
at the evening in our whisky club, dedicated to this distillery, we tried this whisky, with the code L 08 07 23. Young, slightly sour, although quite powerful whisky, it is difficult to drink, but under the youth bar theme it is quite possible, - 20 21 19 20 80
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| Нос | 85 | Nose: Baked apples, caramel, dried fruit, nuts, a bit of herbs. 85.00 |
| Вкус | 84 | Palate: Chocolate, spices, dark fruits, nuts, tart wood. 84.00 |
| Финиш | 84 | Finish: Medium short, burnt brown sugar, wood, multiberry jam, nuts. 84.00 |
I was expecting a sherry bomb and I was pleasantly surprised when I found out it actually isn't: still a lot of Arran character coming through, you can feel the similarities with the 10, even if this one is clearly younger. Totally worth the price for what you're getting, even though it is no bargain: just an honest and lightly sherried NAS at cask strength. Better reduced to 48% IMO, the detailed notes are for the reduced version.
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| Нос | 83 | Very closed when neat, but after some water and time it opens up nicely and stabilizes. I truly love Arran 10's nose, and in this one you still get the maltiness and intense fruitiness (the apricots and the honeyed apples), while adding a soft yet pervasive sherry layer covering it all up. Unfortunately, the youth is obvious (ethanol) and the depth is lacking (very dense on vanillas). Not only the fruits, but also the wood and herbal elements are way less lively than on the 10, not inviting a long, back and forth nosing. Still decent, but not memorable. |
| Вкус | 84 | Nice viscosity, butter-honey upfront, very rounded and approachable but then it goes too spicy for my taste (like the 10). Once again, both the Arran distilate (malty, fruity, herbal, fresh and lively) and the sherry casks assert their presence, but the sherry takes on a bigger role here. Darker, more red wine dustiness, the fruits go more towards the red side. Quite enjoyable, but also nothing special. |
| Финиш | 85 | Solid medium length, and once again we get both the Arran signature (lively malt, tropical fruits and fresh herbs) together with the sherry casks (raisins, milk chocolate, wood dustiness). At the end, after the spices fade, we get a light but aromatic blend of malt, vanilla and apricots for a long time (nice). I like this finish the more I go down the bottle, a surprise for such an immature whisky, and definitely better in this department when compared to the only Arran 10 I ever bought: granted, this was almost 5 years ago, and I've read online that they are leaning more sherry lately, while mine was more bourbon-y. |
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| Нос | 85 | Very fruity, spicy, ginger, chocolate, dark fruits, blackberries, leather, dried fruit peels, raisins, late ripe apples, peach, also wine-like |
| Вкус | 84 | young, cheeks are sore, sharp but under control, cherries, chocolate |
| Финиш | 83 | watered down cherry jam, tart without sugar, chocolate, plums |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Another splendid dram from Lochranza distillery. The sherry influence is fairly subtle, which for me is a good thing.
Chocolate, dried fruit, raisins, plums, cherries, spices, some dust, nuts, oranges, cocoa. Classic sherry, well-balanced alcohol, slightly warming, medium-long finish.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
A decent dram that could become a staple in the drinks cabinet - it's not a challenging dram or particularly exotic but it is very drinkable and has enough to keep you interested without showing off - no rodomontade here.
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| Нос | 84 | An inviting nose - plenty of dried fruits like currants and raisins, a hint of spice (mace perhaps), with the alcohol sitting well in the glass. |
| Вкус | 85 | There is a nice texture to it - quite chewy. Plenty of dried fruit notes, followed by a slight nutty note and then a hit from the alcohol which has a bit of bite - quite well balanced. |
| Финиш | 84 | Quite a long finish with the spice note lingering a while - a little like a ginger beer. Found myself going back to it quite often. |
too sharp on a nose and acidic on a pallet
нос 81 · вкус 80 · финиш 83
Aroma: dried fruit, cooked apples for compote, plums, honey, caramel, some spices, alcohol is a bit disturbing, nuts in the background, rotten red fruit Taste: dried red fruits, wet wood, apples, black pepper, chili, tart wood, herbs Finish: medium, woody, spicy, peppery, dried fruit, herbs, dark chocolate, some nuts Score: 84/100
A must-have for lovers of strong sherry malts with dark profiles. At €37 on sale, it's an absolute must-buy. At €60, there are certainly some strong competitors on the market in the NAS (No Age Statement) category or among independent bottlings. The nose is curious, delicate, floral, and dreamy. The taste is intense and overwhelming. The finish is more for connoisseurs. Nevertheless, it's an absolutely superb bottling if you can snag it at a good price. It's always good to have a bottle on hand. No complaints there.
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| Нос | 90 | The first impression is delicate, fruity, and gentle. Like a canned mandarin orange. The nose is very subtle and refined. Caramel, custard pastries, and bakery aromas such as yeast cakes with apricots. Enchanting. With prolonged sniffing, the alcohol becomes slightly more pronounced and, behind a classically fruity sherry nose, reveals hints of furniture polish and baked apple. A fresh, uncluttered, and clean nose. |
| Вкус | 88 | The first impression is oily, mouthwatering, syrupy, and viscous. Even before the various aromas unfold, an outstanding whisky from superb casks reveals itself. The alcohol is exceptionally well integrated. The mouthfeel is intensely sweet, tingling, and dark-fruited, coating the entire palate, followed by a delightful bittersweetness. The oak lingers. This is how a robust sherry whisky should be. Individual impressions neat: dark chocolate, dates, burnt sugar, candied apple, acacia honey, rum-soaked fruit, oak, and licorice. Undiluted, it tastes far older than it appears. Even with a teaspoon of water, it doesn't lose its powerful structure; the bittersweet aromas remain fully intact, the dark honey, the burnt sugar, the fruits are still dark, overripe dates and figs, and all of this is enveloped by a powerful oak note with a hint of cinnamon bark and—this is what I was looking for—Earl Grey tea. There's a hint of bergamot in all of this. The furry quality, the astringency, the tart character – that doesn't come from the alcohol, but from very good casks. But actually, for me personally, this bottling leans more towards the bittersweet, dark-fruited side. The aroma suggests something sweeter, lighter – the taste is close to a classic, aged sherry bomb. Excellent. |
| Финиш | 82 | The finish is long, predominantly bittersweet and wine-like. Only here and there does a gentle sweetness linger, but always with a slightly burnt undertone. The oak dominates. This whisky is not for those who dislike heavy wood influences. A muscular, confident sherry classic that may leave a slightly cloyingly woody aftertaste. The finish is not for the faint of heart, very long and quite impressive, but not as magnificent as the nose and palate. |
B: ucf, nc, 55.8%, towny colour, thick. 24 N: raisins, berries, ginger, grass, nuts, vanilla. 23 P: berries, chocolate, spice, vanilla, oak. 22 F: nuts, chocolate, spice, raisins. 21 Complex and intense dram despite its young age. Cask strength does its job well. Intense nose full of berry notes, a lot of sweetness on the palate. The finish is medium long and spicy. Very similar to Abunadh. Highly recomended to sherry whisky lovers. Reviewed 25.3.2022
нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2024/12/02/bwc-november-2024/ N: Not wildly different in approach to the Whitlaw but with a far larger presence given the active oak. Seemingly more superior to the Whitlaw on first contact, this Arran shows itself to be cask-dominant and not as complex nor appealing later on. That said, this style will, and does, please many. T: Like the nose, it’s arresting with its presence but soon becomes predictable and cloying. Still very good whisky, mind. F: With sustained power, “water wakes it up”, Molly rightly points out. Dilution however brings pepper “from the European oak” [The Last Drop]. The intensity never lets up, so ideal for your winter hip flask. C: Initially wowing, I likened this to last month’s CS Glendronach [WLP]. Requires the right time and right place, me thinks. Think of it another way, a bottle would last you years and years.
Quite a tasty malt. I get too much youth, harsh peppery tannins and bitter notes however on the whole it seems to balance well despite its youth
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| Нос | 88 | Sweet berries, malt, sugar barley, apples,figs raisins and prunes. |
| Вкус | 84 | Fruity sweet notes follow through, sweetness and sherried notes prominent. More prunes, raisins, dried fruits, Solvent, vanilla, malt extract like marmite. |
| Финиш | 83 | Dry, peppery, |
I bought a sample of this whisky because of the hype surrounding it, but I ended up being a little disappointed due to the fact that it was extremely alcoholic in aroma. I wouldn't buy a bottle from this guy; I think it's better to try a small sample before buying a whole bottle.
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| Нос | 83 | It really hurts your nose, even after breathing directly into the glass for a long time. Black fruits, raisins, chocolate, nuts—there's something that smells like a chemical, sweet and tannic scent. |
| Вкус | 84 | Spicy, bittersweet chocolate, chemical, raisin, burnt caramel, sweet, and alcoholic. |
| Финиш | 84 | |
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
This whisky is overall pleasant. The initially alcoholic aspect might seem a bit off-putting, but it fades away quite quickly if the whisky is allowed to rest a little (15 minutes). It presents a characteristic Sherry profile, with dried fruits, spices, a warming envelopment, and a light woody touch.
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| Нос | 83 | At first, the nose is somewhat dominated by alcohol, but the sherry becomes pronounced. After letting the whisky rest for about 15 minutes, the aromas of dried grapes typical of sherry unfold more, accompanied by cocoa bean, cherries macerated in brandy, with a light woody note. A hint of spices, such as cinnamon, can also be discerned. |
| Вкус | 86 | The taste reveals tones of sherry cask (dried fruits) and chocolate, with a certain sweetness and a rich texture in the mouth. |
| Финиш | 84 | The finish is pleasant, relatively long and marked by the sherry cask. |
Kyiv Whisky Festival 2024
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
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| Нос | 92 | plum, Milk chocolate |
| Вкус | 91 | Dark chocolate, sherry |
| Финиш | 92 | Dark Chocolate |
нос 84 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Brief review: A very tasty and straightforward whisky with fruity notes and decent strength. However, what this strength ultimately delivers is somewhat limited. The typical Arran roughness comes through, along with the influence of the wood and sweetness in the form of honey. Dark fruit jam. Not bad, but like the Arran Quarter Cask, it doesn't quite reach the level of the standard Arran 10-year-old.
Nose is quite light with summer berries, raspberry, strawberry and some sherry. Got some light toffee, oak and salinity on a second nosing. Dry sherry, strawberry jam and oak spice on the palate. Finish lasts some with a drying oak and berries flavor.
I like sherry whiskies. I like island whiskies. That's why the Arran Sherry came into my collection. But we don't really warm to each other. It tastes good, but not always to me. The fruits are sometimes a bit too fresh and not dry enough. The alcohol content is high, but it doesn't get any better with water. In the nose it is rather flat, I would like more. The finish is rather flat and shorter. Perhaps one or two years in the barrel would have done the wine good.
нос 80 · вкус 83 · финиш 79
Nose: A bit closed at first, but later more wood tones in combination with sherry tones. Also some spiciness. Taste: Subtle sweetness with wood notes. Aftertaste: Medium to long and spicy.
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нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Robust In 2019, the Arran 'The Bodega' was released, which matured exclusively in a sherry hogshead and was bottled – according to the label – at natural cask strength. But is that really the case? After all, between 2019 and 2026, only 25 different releases of The Bodega were released, and they are all at 55.8%. I am tasting the 2022 release. Sherry and wood: that's the nose in a nutshell. With a little patience, I get quite a bit of dark sweet fruit like raisins, cherries, plums, and dates. Also something of tobacco leaves and a drop of honey, as well as a drop of balsamic vinegar. Fine, apart from the fact that the wood is a bit too dominant for my liking. Nicely oily. Instantly sickly sweet on all kinds of dark fruit. It seems almost processed into a syrup. Quite a few spices are also present: nutmeg, oregano, liquorice, ginger, black pepper. It needs no water, yet it is a very powerful malt. The finish is long, spicy, and sweet, but it does leave your mouth completely dry. Did I mention that the wood is somewhat dominant? A very robust Arran, that much is certain.
clear sherry cask! No miscellaneous smell...Good cost performance! I could drink it every week!
Colour: Dark amber golden. Scent: Sherry. Vanilla. Spicy. Lightly herbal. White bread. Taste: Spicy. Spicy. Lightly herbal. Aftertaste: Long. Spicy. Light vanilla. Lightly herbal.
This is blind tasting. A Not-So-Fresh Strawberry Latte This whisky is a unique blend of the tangy sweetness of berries and the musty flavors of milk and cheese. The light, easy-drinking nature of the refill sherry cask makes it a good candidate for a daily sipper.
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| Нос | 86 | N) Green Apple, Honey Apple, Milk, Cheese, Wildflower Honey, Strawberry The nose reveals the scents of a heavily used bourbon cask and a refill sherry cask. Dominant aromas of ripe green apple and honey apple are present, along with a strong sweetness from wildflower honey. There’s a noticeable musty note of milk and cheese. The combination of strawberry, honey, and the musty dairy notes evokes the idea of a strawberry latte made from strawberries that have been left out at room temperature during the summer. |
| Вкус | 86 | P) Strawberry, Clove, Pepper, Raspberry, Milk, Nuts, Toffee The palate offers a light body with a surprising variety of flavors. Bright strawberry notes are accompanied by clove spice and a pronounced peppery kick. The tangy freshness of raspberries adds to the fruity profile, while notes of milk and Greek yogurt bring a creamy element. There are also nutty flavors and a hint of toffee. |
| Финиш | 85 | F) Milk, Toffee, Caramel, Oak, Vanilla The finish is short and clean. The initial berry tartness quickly fades, leaving behind the musty taste of milk. Sweet notes of toffee, caramel, and vanilla appear briefly before being rounded off by a touch of oak. |
Alcohol integration is gentle, with a smooth texture that makes it really approachable. On the palate, you get honeyed notes, malty sweetness, coffee, and a touch of oak. The flavors come together cohesively, bringing fruity hints of plum, lychee, and apricot, plus a spice mix of sesame and coriander seed. A solid, well-rounded dram. Aroma：Moderate；Palate：85/100; Aftertaste：Medium.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Not bad for it's price but defenetely too young and not well balancied. Defenetely overrated for me. If you consider this one as an entry into sherry cask world it is not the best choise - you will get the wrong impression.
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| Нос | 82 | Dry fruits, pineapple, some nuts, some moss, but everything is not bright. Not a sherry bomb at all. |
| Вкус | 80 | Light sweetness with sour impulse |
| Финиш | 80 | Medium, spicy, bitter. |
Tasting: 03.2024 5cl. sample I like it better with every sip! Great PLV. Albeit still quite young and impetuous. Diluted to approx. 50 vol% ok. Then it becomes softer and loses its character. Significantly better at cask strength.
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| Нос | 84 | Heavy oily streaks in the glass. Nice and ripe sherry nose. Slightly dry. The alcohol tickles a little at first. Lots of malt. Slight acidity. Dark dried fruits. Hazelnut. Cocoa. Some vanilla. Later caramel. |
| Вкус | 88 | Creamy. Mouth filling. Intensely sherry-like with a lot of fruit mix (orange first) and a strong alcohol boost. pepper and wood. Sweet. Sticky sweet. Cocoa. Nut. |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium length. Oak. Pepper. Orange. Dark wild berries. Accompanying sweetness. Cocoa. Nut. |
lack of complexity but good nas sherry
A good sherried whisky, with the exception of the bitter aftertaste. Color: Amber gold Nose: Sweet apples, maple, vanilla Taste: Caramel, little bit of spice in the middle, a little creamy / oily. Adding water brings out a little more sweetness Finish: Medium length - sweetness at the start, which changes to dryness and bitter wood
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
nice, good value for money, but don't have high expectations
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Diluted, this whisky is subtly balanced and gives a beautiful journey through the different aromas and intensities.
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| Нос | 78 | At the first noise it is very balanced. But the sherry is clearly in the foreground. |
| Вкус | 80 | Undiluted, it is quite sweet in the mouth at first, but then comes a strong oaky spiciness in connection with chocolate. Diluted, the intensity of the different flavors adapt better. You can see the flavors better as the oak is toned down quite a bit. |
| Финиш | 77 | The finish is medium-long due to the oak, it is slightly dry and balanced on the finish. Undiluted, the oak is very dominant and does not let the chocolate and vanilla notes end harmoniously. |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
It took a few drops of water to open up, and some time in the glass, but I ended up quite liking this dram. It definitely reminds me of the Arran 10, but with a not too subtle cask influence on top. It’s not too sweet, very herbal and the white fruit/cream/hay/honey is still there.
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| Нос | 84 | First I get the cask, raisins, oak, liquorice, then I get more of the Arran character I know with fresh fruit, butter and hay. |
| Вкус | 85 | Liquorice, raspberry, grapes, very herbal, spices, pepper, honey, caramel, coffee, cream. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium long, herbal, bittersweet, oaky. |
nice, good value for money, but don't have high expectations.
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A fine edition from this surprising distillery. The balance is remarkable.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Very soft at 55.8, sherry is noticeable, but I would have expected it to be more pronounced. I prefer 10.
Dried fruit, ripe cherries, figs, caramel, spices and dark chocolate.
Very well integrated sherry aromas, the sweetness and the "heaviness" of the sherry is there from the beginning and remains while drinking until the finish.
Awesome. Extremely rich, sherry bomb.
The Arran Sherry Cask packs a real punch. It's quite sweet on the nose and palate, which I like. For some, it might be too sweet. However, the more bitter notes balance the sweetness somewhat. Otherwise, the Arran Sherry Cask is quite boisterous, probably because it's still a bit young. But the wonderful sherry sweetness masks this very well. If you like strong, sweet cask strength whiskies, The Bodega is an excellent choice. Certainly one of my favorites when it comes to sherry cask strength whiskies.
01-11-2026
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| Нос | 77 | rubber, sherry, caramel, red fruits |
| Вкус | 78 | rubber, sherry, chocolate, caramel, red fruits, cinnamon |
| Финиш | 78 | rubber, sherry, chocolate, caramel, red fruits, cinnamon, orange zest |
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Vanilla, sherry barrel, dried fruit, some vanilla, spicy. Cream, chocolate, nuts, very simple, young and strong Sherry cask. Sometimes I just need something simple, strong and straightforward, which aligns my understanding of a sherry barrel, and for less than £50 on sale, very good.
Color - medium amber. Nose - green apple, dark dried fruits, ginger, wood polish. Taste - sharp alc sting over the sherry expression, citrus, enamel. Short to medium finish. Young style, ok.
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| Нос | 91 | Raisins, cherries, ginger, cinnamon, nuts, vanilla, dairy, berries, dark chocolate |
| Вкус | 88 | Raisins, nuts, vanilla, honey, ginger, cinnamon, butter, cocoa powder, citrus |
| Финиш | 82 | Woody bitterness, nuts, dark chocolate |
Since this is a sample and the vintage isn't specified (but it's probably around 2024/2025), I'll use the general description: Beautiful caramel-like sherry notes, complemented by the intense Arran maltiness, honey notes, and fresh berry notes (so not really dark berries, no "heavy" aromas). Nevertheless, it's not too young and nicely mature. It takes a little water well and is then perfect. Lovely intensity, by no means boring or generic. Again, strong caramel, malt, roasted aromas, and juicy berries/grapes. A touch of wood emerges at the end and lingers in the finish. Very well and thoughtfully made. Dangerously drinkable in a way. Both the "Quarter Cask - The Bothy" and the Sherry Cask "The Bodega" fulfill their roles as very good standards in their respective categories almost perfectly.
Ripe, autumnal sweetness with Arran’s signature honey and citric scent. The nose develops jam-like sweetness, milk and increasingly woody honey, while the palate moves from sourness and honey toward caramel, bitterness and faint spice. Compared with AQC, it is riper and darker: one ripe, one riper; one rounded, one thick; one honey, one caramel. With time, the alcohol recedes and the whisky reveals a creamy, almost velvety character, with a remarkably persistent creamy aftertaste. Its orchard fruit gives the sherry character a certain loftiness, while citrus and raisin become more apparent in the empty glass. The creamy nose can feel somewhat cloudy, and the spirit demands attention despite being very rewarding. Ultimately, the Arran-ish citrus becomes dominant over the sherry, making it distinctively Arran, while still offering a fascinating combination of signature honey, orchard character and rounded sherry.
Why? Why pay almost 50 euros to treat yourself to a young whisky with almost 56 percent and such simple aromas? Not that the whisky has noticeable flaws, but there is nothing special to discover and a young whisky with almost 56 percent and a simple sherry nose does not offer any special pleasure either. The casks in which the distillate has lain for a few years were clearly only filled with simple sherry for a short time, and then this sherry malt was bottled without much distillery character or special aromas. There's so much nicer stuff for the money, even if it's the simple Standard 10 with 46 percent, an Ardbeg 10 or a Glendronach 12. I personally like everything better.
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| Нос | 84 | The alcohol is well integrated for the key data and the aromas are simple, somewhat spicy sherry aromas with some tartaric acidity. Much more tolerable with water, but also totally irrelevant and no new flavors either. |
| Вкус | 84 | On the palate, the 55.8 percent push properly and the aromas from the nose are indicated on the numb tongue. No bugs, but no fun either. Not much happens there either. Much better to drink with water, but again no more aromas and no pleasure either. |
| Финиш | 83 | The mouthfeel is alcoholic and the distillate has not spent much time in the casks. The finish is short, what remains is the alcohol. |
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