Arran 27 Year Old 1997 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Arran
- Region
- Island
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 51.3%
- Age
- 27 years
- Price
- £331.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Toasted
- Description
- Distilled during Arran's early renaissance and aged for 27 years in a refill sherry butt, this rare island single malt represents a snapshot of the distillery's formative decade. Rich, honeyed sherry influence balances Arran's natural maritime character, creating a rounded, mellow profile with dark fruit and subtle oak complexity. Reserved for collectors and those seeking mature island expression with depth and character.
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Arran 27 Year Old 1997 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is a 27-year-old single malt from Arran (Island, Scotland), bottled at 51.3% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, honey, dried fruit, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled during Arran's early renaissance and aged for 27 years in a refill sherry butt, this rare island single malt represents a snapshot of the distillery's formative decade. Rich, honeyed sherry influence balances Arran's natural maritime character, creating a rounded, mellow profile with dark fruit and subtle oak complexity. Reserved for collectors and those seeking mature island expression with depth and character.
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