Arran Malt Port Cask Finish Scotch Whisky
Arran Malt Port Cask Finish Scotch Whisky is a 100-proof (50% ABV) 750mL Island single malt from the Isle of Arran Distillery at Lochranza, Scotland — matured for approximately eight years in traditional oak casks and finished in used port casks sourced from Portugal. Bottled at 50% without coloring or chill filtration, it layers the distillery's clean, fruity malt character with the red-fruit richness of the port finish.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Maturation: ~8 years traditional oak, finished in Portuguese port casks
- Distillery: Isle of Arran Distillery, Lochranza, Isle of Arran, Scotland
- Style: non-chill filtered, natural color, no age statement
Red Fruit Over Island Malt
This is the port-finished Arran in its classic 50% form — the same recipe family the distillery has bottled since 2010. The initial oak maturation builds Arran's signature biscuity malt, and the port casks, closely monitored by the master distiller, add cooked berries, red grapes, and a reddish-bronze color without overwhelming the spirit. See other Scotch whisky or the Arran collection at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Red fruits, roasted nuts, and vanilla spices over Arran's clean malt (retailer notes).
Palate: Layered fruit and spice — cinnamon, apples, and raisins with a juicy malt core.
Finish: Sweet and honeyed, with lingering berry and spice.
How to Enjoy
Neat to appreciate the full 50% texture, or with water to bring out the honeyed fruit. A natural partner for berry desserts and dark chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of Arran Malt Port Cask Finish?
50% ABV (100 proof), bottled without chill filtration.
How long is it aged?
Approximately eight years in traditional oak before the port-cask finish.
Where do the port casks come from?
An artisan Portuguese producer of port wine — typically ruby port barrels, preferred for their bright fruit.
Is it colored or chill filtered?
Neither — natural color and non-chill filtered.
Port-finished island malt at full strength — the Arran Malt Port Cask Finish is listed at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.