Arran Malt & Music Festival 2016 - 9 Year Old 1997 (cask 459)
- Distillery
- Arran
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50.3%
- Age
- 9 years
- Price
- £299
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Toasted
- Description
- 9 years isn't much, but enough for the Arran Malt & Music Festival release to fetch £299. Sherried and 'Dried Fruit' notes might justify it or not.
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Arran Malt & Music Festival 2016 - 9 Year Old 1997 (cask 459) is a 9-year-old single malt from Arran (Island, Scotland), bottled at 50.3% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
9 years isn't much, but enough for the Arran Malt & Music Festival release to fetch £299. Sherried and 'Dried Fruit' notes might justify it or not.
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