ARRAN Quarter Cask The Bothy

ARRAN Quarter Cask The Bothy. Arran Distillery started production in Lochranza almost 30 years ago.  Many other locations were considered at the time, but the proximity to Loch na Davie which provides the special source of fresh water for was the reason for the current location. That has turned out to be an excellent choice as Arran whiskies have become highly sought after. Known for their tropical fruit flavours such as pineapple, mango and passion fruit.  Arran whiskies also seem mature very well in cask finishes. The Arran Single Malt selected for this cask strength expression was initially matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels for 7 years before being transferred for secondary maturation into smaller Quarter casks also made of the finest American oak for a further 2 years. The process of transferring our whisky into the smaller 125 litre sized casks for their final 2 years of maturation produces far greater contact between the whisky & oak and a faster, more intense maturation.