Arran Illicit Stills Smugglers Series

Arran Illicit Stills Smugglers Series Volume 1

A rare first release of this Limited Edition, Arran Illicit Stills Smugglers Series Volume 1 Single Malt Whisky.

Bottled at natural Cask Strength in 2015 and a Limited Edition of 8700 bottles, Arran pay homage to their forebears and “The Illicit Stills” used on the Isle of Arran in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Arran Illicit Stills Smugglers Series Volume 1 Barrel Combinations

Arran Single Malt

Un-Peated Stock              Matured in 600L Port Pipes
Un-Peated Stock              Matured in 250L Sherry Hogsheads
Un-Peated Stock              Matured in 200L Barrels
Peated Stock (50PPM)   Matured in 200L Barrels
Peated Stock (14PPM)    Matured in 200L Barrels

Arran The High Seas Smugglers Series Volume 2

A rare second release of this Limited Edition, Arran The High Seas Smugglers Series Volume 2 Single Malt Whisky.

Bottled at natural Cask Strength in 2016 and a Limited Edition of 8700 bottles, Arran pay homage with “The High Seas” to the resiliant character of those who outwitted the Officers of Excise in their pursuit of the famed Arran “waters”.

Volume 1 was “Illicit Stills”.

Arran The High Seas Smugglers Series Volume 2 Barrel Combinations

Arran Single Malt

Rum Cask Finish             Matured in 200L American Oak Barrels
Peated Stock (50PPM)   Matured in 200L Ex-Bourbon Barrels
Un-Peated Stock              Matured in 200L Ex-Bourbon Barrels 1st Fill

Arran The High Seas Smugglers Series Volume 2 Tasting Notes :-

Nose   : Citrus fruits are at the fore, mingling with smells evocative of the outdoors; a touch of seaweed hints at coastal character. Orchard fruits, white pepper, and a subtle dry note reminiscent of fino sherry make this a complex nose. A hint of burned pine wood is in the background.

Palate : A fizzing mouthfeel with sherbet character. A fresh spearmint note appears and mingles with warm bramley apple pie and ice cream. There is tangy lime marmalade with chilli pepper heat and a whiff of smoke from a just-lit fire of pine logs. The addition of water shows honey dew melon and pear drop sweets.

Finish : Distillery character shines through; notes of apples, citrus and good body are elongated by a backbone of subtle smoke.

Arran The Exciseman Smugglers Series Volume 3

A rare third and final release of this Limited Edition, Arran The Exciseman Smugglers Series Volume 3 Single Malt Whisky.

Bottled at natural Cask Strength in 2017 and a Limited Edition of 8700 bottles, Arran pay homage with “The Exciseman” to the exuberant character of those striving to outwit the Government’s representatives in the pursuit of the production of the famed Arran Waters..

Volume 1 was “Illicit Stills”.
Volume 2 was “The High Seas”

Arran The Exciseman Smugglers Series Volume 3 Barrel Combinations

Arran Single Malt

Arran Single Malt Quarter Cask                              Matured in 125L Ex-Bourbon Barrels
Arran Single malt – Madeira Cask Maturation     Matured in 225L European Oak Barrels

Arran The Exciseman Smugglers Series Volume 3 Distillery Tasting Notes :-

Nose   : The rich honeyed character is immediate on the nose, luxuriously decadent. The fresh coastal character is also evident. Apples, vanilla and a touch of spice are also subtly present with a hint of toasted oak.
Palate : It coats the tongue and the notes of apple and vanilla are in abundance. No hint of dryness on the palate, it grows in sweet intensity and provides a rounded mouthfeel. The addition of water opens up the complexity beautifully and reveals a lighter sweetness of candied lemon.
Finish : Long, luxurious and yet delightfully fresh. The notes of apple and citrus give a lightness of character whilst the body remains solidly complex and robust. A typical Arran with an added layer of sweetness.