Arran 13 Years Old Small Batch Bottled for The Netherlands 56% NV

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BOW (88)

Malt Fascination (88)

Sniff:
Leathery and old fashioned, a whiff of smoke in the background. A rather highland-like whisky, if I may say so. There’s quite a bit of alcohol to be found on a bigger sniff. Old apples,

Sip:
Dry on the palate, with some white pepper for heat, but a lower ABV than I expected on the nose. Dipping under the 50% now. Leather, old fashioned funkiness. Some leathery apples too, wood and a hint of dry sherry as well.

Swallow:
There’s a long finish that only slowly dissipates. The funkiness remains longest, as does the oak. Still quite dry, and with a whiff of smoke.