Arran 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Arran 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the flagship of the Isle of Arran Distillery: a 46% ABV (92 proof), 700mL island single malt, non-chill-filtered with natural color, matured 10 years in a combination of ex-bourbon and sherry casks. Double-distilled from unpeated malt at Lochranza and hailed by Malt Advocate as one of the "20 defining whiskies of the past 20 years." Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 46% ABV / 92 proof — non-chill-filtered, natural color
- Size: 700mL
- Age: 10 years in ex-bourbon and sherry casks (refill American and European oak)
- Distillery: Isle of Arran Distillery, Lochranza, Isle of Arran, Scotland
- Production: unpeated malt, island spring water, slow fermentation, swan-neck copper stills
The Island That Defined a Generation
The Isle of Arran Distillery has been independent since its first spirit ran in 1995 — no conglomerate, no shortcuts — and the 10 Year Old is the bottle that made its reputation: a classic island single malt matured in ex-bourbon and sherry oak, bottled at 46% without chill filtration or added color. Malt Advocate named it one of the 20 defining whiskies of the past 20 years, and it remains the benchmark for what a modern, independent island distillery can do. Explore more Arran single malts and our Scotch whisky collection.
Tasting Notes
Candied citrus, honey, vanilla, green apple, and butterscotch on the nose. Orchard fruits, vanilla cream, honey, and sweet oak on the palate with hazelnut and cinnamon spice; a long, clean, refreshing finish of baked apple and citrus zest.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a few drops of water — the 46%, non-chill-filtered bottling opens beautifully. A superb introduction to island Scotch for bourbon drinkers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arran 10 peated?
No — it's double-distilled from unpeated malt; the character comes from the bourbon and sherry casks.
Why 700mL instead of 750mL?
This is the international bottling format; UK and European single malts are traditionally sold in 70cl bottles.
What does non-chill-filtered mean?
The whisky isn't cold-filtered before bottling, so more flavor compounds remain — it may cloud slightly with water, which is a sign of quality, not a flaw.
Own one of the whiskies that defined modern Scotch — buy Arran 10 Year Old online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.