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Arran Kildonan & Pladda Island
Reviewed By :
David Oct 3, 2020
ABV
Cask Details
Explorer Series Volume 3
The third in the explorer series from Arran Distillery is the Kildonan & Pladda island bottle.
The Explorer series exists to show off the Isle of Arrans many wonderful views, this one to the south alongside Vol 1 and 2 from the north and east with what I have heard a bottle next year from the west.
This view is truly spectacular and having seen it in person even the wonderful tin doesn't do it justice.
The whisky itself is a 21 year old expression which was matured in Sherry Butts, puncheons and Ruby port pipes and a limited 1 off run of 9000 bottles worldwide.
This dram is one of Arrans finest that I have had which is nice on the palate and a really smooth long finish.
It is quite exquisite and the beautiful packaging and bottle really set it off, there are even matching tin pictures available from the distillery.
Bottled @ 50.4% ABV
Nose
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Rich and fruity. Has typical Arran notes of Citrus mostly orange or sweet nectarine. Summer fruits with a drizzle of vanilla custard.
Taste
Sweet and tangy with orange and citrus notes, fresh ginger initially as well. The sherry cask influence adds another layer to the sweet fruit character and an almost nutella smell to it, Dark chocolate and hazelnuts.
Finish
A truly greatdram with a long lasting finish of dark fruit, oak and a hint of menthol at the end.
Flavour Profile Ratings (\100)
Conclusion
Sweet and tangy with orange and citrus notes, fresh ginger initially as well. The sherry cask influence adds another layer to the sweet fruit character and an almost nutella smell to it, Dark chocolate and hazelnuts.
Toffee
Citrus
Nut
Peat
Unpeated
Spice
Oily
Floral
Dried Fruits
AWG Overall Rating :
87
/100
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