Arran Sleeping Warrior Limited Edition

Product Description

Sleeping Warrior is a limited edition expression of Aran single malt matured in a combination of ex-sherry casks, bourbon & red wine casks. The stunning profile of the summits & ridges on the north-end of the Isle of Arran is referred to as the Sleeping Warrior due to its resemblance to a resting human figure. A donation from every bottle sold of the Sleeping Warrior will be made to the National Trust for Scotland to help maintain the footpaths on Goatfell, Arran’s highest peak Arran Arran Distillery was commissioned by the Isle of Arran Distillers in 1995 to produce Arran malt whisky. Arran Distillery is situated just south of Lochranza on the northern tip of the Isle of Arran off the west coast of Scotl&. Set in a stunning location between mountains & sea Arran is a small distillery is equipped with two stills, dunnage warehouses, a visitor centre offering distillery tours & a distillery cafe. Arran malt whisky is matured in sherry, bourbon, port & wine casks in order to produce an ever-evolving & expanding range of whiskies including Arran single malts & Arran blended scotch. The Sleeping Warrior release comprises Arran single malt whisky matured in both European & American oak casks. Arran Machrie Moor is a peated expression of Arran malt whisky. Tasting Notes Nose: Dark & brooding in colour, the Sleeping Warrior is rich & robust on the nose with aromas of liquorice, leather & boiled sweets. Palate: Dark cherries & stewed fruits dominate the palate whilst a softer sweeter side emerges with water leading to lemon sherbet & toffee-apples. Finish: With an enduring, spicy & complex conclusion this is indeed a true mountain of a malt.