Arran - Smugglers Volume 1 The Illicit Stills Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 56.4% ABV

Ultra limited release aged in port pipes, sherry hogsheads and ex-bourbon casks, blending lightly, heavily and unpeated malts for a bold, complex profile. First in a book-bound trilogy, this collector’s edition appeals to serious whisky fans. Arran Smugglers Volume 1 - The Illicit Stills Single Malt Scotch 56.4% ABV Nose: Opulent nose of dark fruit and rich sherry, with plum, fig and raisin entwined with port sweetness. Vanilla, toffee and cocoa from ex-bourbon oak drift in, while a spectrum of peat—lightly to heavily peated—adds smoky depth. A maritime edge lingers, Palate: Opulent and multi-layered on the palate, this Arran delivers a dense, mouth-coating core of dark fruit and sherry sweetness. Ripe plum, fig and raisin mingle with port pipes and sherry hogsheads, while vanilla, cocoa nib and toasted almond from th Finish: Long, opulent finish with dark fruit and fig from sherry and port, kissed by vanilla-bourbon sweetness. Subtle peat smoke threads through velvety oak, giving spice, cocoa and orange zest a lingering, warm fade.