Arran – Machrie Moor Cask Strength (70cl, 56.2%)

This is a heavily peated single malt from Arran, bottled by the distillery at cask strength at 56.2% ABV in a 70cl bottle. The nose is bold, with woody smoke, peat and fresh pineapple, along with finer notes of pear and lime. On the palate it is a robust dram with orchard fruit, and a drop of water brings out strawberry jam on freshly baked brioche, with peat smoke behind. The finish carries vanilla, gentle smoke and salted caramel.