Arran Barrel Reserve 700ml

Arran Barrel Reserve is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Lochranza distillery on the Isle of Arran, off Scotland’s west coast. It is matured entirely in first-fill bourbon barrels, which give the spirit a bright, sweet-vanilla character.

The blend brings together young casks of seven to eight years with some older stock for depth. Bottled at 43% without heavy filtration or added colour, it is fresh, fruity and easy to like — a great everyday dram that is just as good in a highball as it is neat.

Serving Suggestions:
🍸 Best enjoyed: Neat, with a splash of water, or over a single large ice cube
🍽️ Food Pairing: Grilled fish, smoked salmon, mild cheeses, or apple tart
🍹 Cocktail Idea: An Arran Highball — whisky over ice, topped with soda and a twist of lemon peel

Tasting Notes:
🍋 Aroma: Lemon zest, citrus fruit and crisp green apple
🍯 Flavour: Sweet vanilla with a gentle background of cinnamon
🌿 Finish: Lingering and subtle, with sweet oak balancing fruit and spice

Product Details:
✔ Volume: 700ml
✔ ABV: 43%
✔ Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
✔ Region: Isle of Arran, Scotland
✔ Distillery: Lochranza
✔ Age: No age statement
✔ Cask: 100% first-fill bourbon barrels

Perfect For:
✅ Newcomers to single malt looking for something fresh and fruity
✅ Whisky highballs and easy weekend sipping
✅ A great-value gift for whisky lovers

Did You Know?
📖 When the Lochranza distillery was being built in the mid-1990s, construction had to pause because a pair of golden eagles was nesting on the cliffs nearby. The eagles are now featured on Arran’s labels.

🌟 Final Note: Bright, fruity and beautifully balanced — island single malt at its most approachable.