Arran Barrel Reserve Scotch Whisky
Arran Barrel Reserve is the distillery's signature style — a 43% ABV single malt matured entirely in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels on the Isle of Arran, Scotland, and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43%
- Maturation: 100% first-fill ex-bourbon barrels; NAS
- Process: Non chill-filtered, natural colour
- Origin: Lochranza Distillery, Isle of Arran, Scotland
- Size: Store-tagged 750mL — verified listings are EU 700mL; confirm from the physical bottle before publish
The House Style of Arran
If you want to know what Arran tastes like with nothing in the way, this is the bottle. Barrel Reserve is matured exclusively in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels — no wine finishes, no sherry — so the island malt speaks plainly: fresh, fruity, and clean, bottled at 43% with no chill filtration and no added colour. It's the reference point for everything else the distillery makes. Explore the range in the scotch whisky collection, or browse everything from Arran.
Tasting Notes
Official distillery notes were not captured this session — expect the classic Arran profile: fresh orchard fruit, vanilla, and citrus from the first-fill bourbon wood, with a clean malt finish.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a splash of water. An ideal introduction to single malt — or a sessionable daily dram. Pair with shortbread, mild cheddar, or smoked salmon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What casks are used for Arran Barrel Reserve?
100% first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, per the distillery's official copy.
What is the ABV?
43%.
How old is it?
It's a no-age-statement whisky — no age is stated on the bottle.
Is it chill-filtered?
No — non chill-filtered, natural colour.
The essential Arran — buy Arran Barrel Reserve online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.