{"id":6579,"date":"2016-12-07T16:41:45","date_gmt":"2016-12-07T15:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/?p=6579"},"modified":"2016-12-07T16:41:45","modified_gmt":"2016-12-07T15:41:45","slug":"arran-releases-21st-anniversary-bottling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/arran-releases-21st-anniversary-bottling\/","title":{"rendered":"Arran Releases 21st Anniversary Bottling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>To celebrate the end of the 21st Anniversary celebrations at Lochranza, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arranwhisky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isle of Arran Distillery<\/a> has released a limited edition anniversary bottling.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/richardpitkin.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/divider_gold.png\" alt=\"Afficher l'image d'origine\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Master distiller, James MacTaggart, handpicked a selection of finest ex-sherry hogsheads from the first three years of production at the distillery to create a complex spirit which epitomises the iconic flavours that have carried \u2018The Arran Waters\u2019 around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Notes of pears and honey combine with a hint of basil and black pepper spice. Water reveals the much-loved citrus character of the Arran Malt whilst a hint of marzipan follows a warming finish of ginger and lemongrass.<\/p>\n<p>James MacTaggart said of this special expression: \u201c<em>I have chosen a selection of our oldest ex-oloroso Sherry Hogsheads. Over the years, the fresh notes of citrus and malt in our delicate new spirit have integrated beautifully.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe nose is rich and fruity with a luxurious palate leading to a long and satisfying finish. It has been a pleasure to nurture the maturation of this precious spirit and see it become the most fitting dram with which toast our 21st Anniversary.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6580\" src=\"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Arran-21st-Anniversary-Visual-low-res.jpg\" alt=\"arran-21st-anniversary-visual-low-res\" width=\"735\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Arran-21st-Anniversary-Visual-low-res.jpg 735w, https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Arran-21st-Anniversary-Visual-low-res-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Arran-21st-Anniversary-Visual-low-res-150x114.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Arran-21st-Anniversary-Visual-low-res-350x267.jpg 350w, https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Arran-21st-Anniversary-Visual-low-res-485x370.jpg 485w, https:\/\/thewhiskylady.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Arran-21st-Anniversary-Visual-low-res-655x499.jpg 655w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Euan Mitchell, managing director of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arranwhisky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isle of Arran Distillers<\/a>, added: \u201cW<em>hen the first spirit ran from the stills in June 1995, it set in motion the start of a two-decade journey for the Arran Malt.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe are tremendously proud of what the distillery has achieved. Our focus on crafting high quality whisky has to lead to many successes from award-wins to record exports to territories across the world.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cFor this anniversary expression, we wanted the bottling to be totally different from our core range. The decanter style adds a tactile and luxurious element to the pack and distinguishes it as landmark in the maturation of the Arran Malt.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bottled at 52.6%<\/strong>, this exclusive expression has no artificial colouring and is non-chill filtered. It will be released as a limited edition bottling of <strong>only 5,988 bottes worldwide.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em>It will be available from specialist whisky retailers and from the Visitor Centre shop at Lochranza.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To celebrate the end of the 21st Anniversary celebrations at Lochranza, the Isle of Arran Distillery has released a limited edition anniversary bottling. Master distiller, James MacTaggart, handpicked a selection of finest ex-sherry hogsheads from the first three years of production at the distillery to create a complex spirit which epitomises the iconic flavours that have carried \u2018The Arran Waters\u2019 around the world. 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