ARRAN 15 Year Old Rare Batch Peated-Sherry Butts Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 54.4%

This limited-edition 15 Year Old Rare Batch release from Lochranza Distillery showcases a dramatically different side of Arran whisky — a peated, sherry-matured, cask-strength expression crafted from a small parcel of rare peated spirit distilled on the Isle of Arran. Matured exclusively in Oloroso sherry butts for 15 years and bottled at a robust 54.4%, this release offers a deeply rich and smoky profile unlike the classic unpeated Arran house style. With only 4,024 bottles produced, it stands as one of the most distinctive and collectible Arran bottlings in recent years, combining coastal peat smoke with luxurious sherry depth.

Country: Scotland

Region: Island (Isle of Arran)

Distillery: Lochranza Distillery, Lochranza, Isle of Arran

Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Age: 15 Year Old

ABV: 54.4% (Cask Strength)

Maturation: Fully matured in Oloroso sherry butts, amplifying dark fruit sweetness, rich spice and smoky depth.

Size: 70cl

Outturn: 4,024 bottles

Non chill-filtered

Natural colour

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Waves of smouldering peat smoke wrapped in dark dried fruits, molasses and rich Oloroso sherry. Notes of roasted almonds, treacle toffee, warm baking spice and coastal air add complexity.

Palate: Powerful and full-bodied. Intense peat smoke meets black cherries, figs, burnt orange peel and dark chocolate. Sherry richness combines with earthy spice, charred oak and a touch of maritime salinity.

Finish: Long, smoky and indulgently warm. Lingering peat embers, dried fruit, cocoa, spiced oak and a final whisper of coastal breeze.

About the Distillery:

Founded in 1995 in the village of Lochranza on the Isle of Arran, Lochranza Distillery is an independent producer known for crafting vibrant, characterful single malts shaped by long fermentations, traditional copper pot distillation and the island’s maritime climate. The distillery is home to two distinct whisky styles: the unpeated Arran range, celebrated for its fruity, honeyed and elegant profile, and the Machrie Moor series, which showcases Arran’s richly peated spirit inspired by the island’s rugged western landscapes. With a focus on quality, natural colour and non chill-filtered presentation, Lochranza Distillery continues to champion authentic island whisky-making while earning a strong reputation among enthusiasts worldwide.

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