Isle of Arran unveils NAS cask strength whisky

Isle of Arran Distillery has released a new no-age-statement limited edition cask strength single malt Scotch whisky – The Bothy Quarter Cask.

Isle of Arran Distillery’s The Bothy Quarter Cask is the latest limited edition from the brand

The multi-vintage release was initially aged in first fill ex-Bourbon barrels before being transferred for further maturation into smaller American oak barrels to give greater contact between the whisky and oak.

“The centuries-old history of whisky making on the island is at the heart of everything we do and with this new bottling we’ve captured those traditions,” said James MacTaggart, master distiller at the distillery.

“There are only 12,000 bottles available worldwide so we expect this edition to be highly sought after.

“The picturesque artwork on the bottle, coupled with a superior dram laden with heritage, makes this a beautiful collector’s item as well as a fantastic whisky to drink and savour.”

The Bothy is said to have notes of sandalwood, malty barley and damp oak on the nose with fresh pineapple, green apples and toasted brioche, with a “kick of red chilli”.

The Bothy Quarter Cast is bottled at cask strength of 55.7% abv and will be available to purchase from specialist whisky shops and www.arranwhisky.com from 11m on 19 October at an RRP of £54.99.