Arran Quarter Cask The Bothy

Our Quarter Cask expression is a complex, rich, and intensely fruity Single Malt, a cask strength delight, and the perfect partner to our Sherry Cask Single Malt! The Arran Single Malt selected for this cask strength expression was initially matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels before being transferred for secondary maturation into smaller Quarter casks also made of the finest American oak. The process of transferring our whisky into the smaller 125-litre sized casks produces far greater contact between the whisky & oak and a faster, more intense maturation. The end result is a full-bodied expression of Arran Single Malt combining power and finesse full of rich vanilla sweetness and bold peppery spice. Bottling at natural Cask Strength without chill-filtration or artificial coloring of any sort presents this whisky in its purest form. Small casks would have been a common feature of the Arran whisky trade in the eighteenth & nineteenth centuries as they were easier to handle and transport around the island. With our much-loved Quarter Cask expression, we proudly bring this tradition back to life. Nose: Apple tart, pineapple brioche Palate: The citrus hallmarks of Arran welcome you, and the sweet spice of cinnamon and vanilla promises a memorable dram. Finish: Sweetness, Honey, Pineapple, Vanilla, Coconut.