The first release in a new series from the Arran distillery! The Smugglers' Series Volume 1 (The Illicit Stills) is an homage to the history of less-than-legal distillation on the Isle of Arran in the 18th & 19th century. The single malt Scotch whisky is crafted from a selection of their malts, including unpeated & heavily peated stock, whisky matured in old bourbon barrels & whisky fully-matured in Port pipes! A fantastically presented expression
- 8, 700 bottles were produced. Nose: Packed with dried fruit, floral wafts & light BBQ embers. Subtle coastal elements too. Palate: Peat warmth really starts to build up here, alongside robust Christmas spices. Hints of Sherried plums & a touch of apple. Finish: Long & full, with plenty of smoke.
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The second bottling in the Smugglers' Series from the Arran distillery (the first one proved rather popular indeed!). This one has been matured in a combination of rum casks & first-fill bourbon barrels
- 8, 700 bottles were produced. Absolutely brilliantly presented once again! Nose: Fresh baked bread, chili pepper, spiced rum, yellow apple, glazed ham. Palate: Chili pepper, brown sugar, bread pudding with bourbon sauce, caramel, slight spearamint, baked yellow apples. Finish: Brown sugar, chili pepper, bread rolls, vanilla, warm apple pie with ice cream, apple cider, funky rum.
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For Arran's Second White Stag release, the tasting panel chose cask no: 1996/1335 as the second ever official bottling of the White Stag, which was released in November 2016 to the community of the Arran friends worldwide. Distilled on the 23.09.96 & bottled on the 04.10.16, this single sherry butt has been slumbering in Lochranza for 20 years. This is a very sought after release, chosen exclusively by White Stags on behalf of the whole community. Nose: Savoury wood spice, citrus oranges, black cherries & figs. Palate: More fruit, vanilla, allspice & smoke emerging beneath the surface. Finish: A long delightful finish that goes beyond expectations! Orange, cherry, fig lingering....... ...

This is the Third Release of Arran's White Stag, Bottled on 12th September 2017 from Sherry Hogsheads this is a limited edition ...

This Blanco rum is versatile & delicious
- can be drunk straight & is a very lovely addition to cocktails. ...

Every last drop of this spectacular Scotch is triple distilled then matured for over twelve years. This Lowland Single Malt Whisky has the tempting aroma of toasted almonds, caramelised toffee & Auchentoshan's signature smooth delicate taste. Nose: Nice aroma of malt, savoury spices, fruit, butterscotch, overripe citrus & a general oily earthiness. It’s not super complex, but it has a nice weight to it that makes it come across as bold. Palate: Similar to the nose the palate comes across oily & filled with notes of malt, overripe fruit, savoury spice, butterscotch & brown butter along with a touch of vanilla & that same general oily earthiness. Finish: Medium length & malty with notes of buttered toast & toffee ...

Expect a refreshing Lowland whisky, ripe orchard fruits & deep roasted nuts are present, rounded off with Auchentoshan's signature smooth, lingering finish. Matured for over eighteen years, this Lowland Single Malt whisky is remarkably refreshing with notes of ripe citrus & green tea coming to the fore, leaving you with the warmth of toasted almonds. It really is quite good. ...

Auchentoshan 1988 Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Finish 29 Year Old
- 70cl 49.7% ...

The Monologue releases from Chapter 7 concentrate on single cask whisky releases from more obscure, but no less brilliant, distilleries. Their Lowland distillery for this release comes from Auchentoshan on the outskirts of Glasgow. Nose: Apples, citrus with some grassy notes Palate: Oily, oaky & citrusy with some vanilla Finish: Lingering oak & vanilla ...

Triple distilled & aged perfectly for over twenty one years in American ex-bourbon & Spanish ex-sherry casks. This has created a refined Lowland Single Malt whisky, ripe with gooseberries, sweet creamy vanilla, a hint of oak, warm honey & the smooth, delicate taste you would expect from Auchentoshan. Nose: Elegant & intriguing, with grassy & minty notes accompanied by honey & citrus. Palate: Sugar & chocolate with candied citrus peel, more mint & a nutty edge. Finish: Long & fruity, with citrus fading to reveal soft spice. ...