Arran Distillers releases latest in extra-aged series

Isle of Arran Distillers is set to release its oldest Scotch whisky to-date – the second in a collection of three extra-aged single malts.

Isle of Arran Distillers has released a 17-year-old single malt as part of a series of extra-aged whiskies

Leading up to the launch of the The Arran Malt 18 Year Old next year, and following the launch of The Arran Malt 16 Year Old last spring, just 9,000 bottles of this 17-year-old whisky will be available.

Made from un-peated malted barley and matured in ex-sherry casks, the limited edition is described as having a “unique and distinctive flavour”.

“We try to make each bottling unique whilst remaining true to the fresh island character of the Arran single malt,” said James McTaggart, Arran’s master distiller.

“With the 17 Year Old we’ve created a sweet spicy palate with hints of cigar tobacco. Adding a touch of water brings out flavours of dark chocolate and orange oil to add a depth of flavour to this decadent dram.”

Chill-filtered and bottled at 46% abv, Arran Malt 17 Year Old is available directly from the distillery and specialist whisky retailers at an RRP of £64.99.

The limited edition will be available in April.

In October 2013, Isle of Arran Distillers released a special charity single malt bottled at the turn of the century.