Arran – Amarone Cask Finish (70cl, 50%)

This is a single malt from Lochranza Distillery on the Isle of Arran. It matured first in traditional oak, then was finished in casks from an artisan Amarone producer in Italy's Veneto region. It is bottled at 50% in a 70cl bottle, non chill-filtered and of natural colour. The Amarone casks add red fruit, dark chocolate and a delicate floral sweetness. The nose shows cherry, Turkish delight, dark chocolate and sugared rose petals. The palate is smooth, with poached pear, honey, cranberry, malt and gentle spice. The finish is long, with cherries, pears, cocoa and soft oak.