ARRAN Single Malt Scotch Whisky ( Quarter Cask) Bothy 750 ml

ARRAN Single Malt Scotch Whisky Quarter Cask 'Bothy' begins its life in first-fill and refill bourbon barrels, then moves into small quarter casks for a second stage of maturation. The smaller cask size means more wood contact in less time, which is what gives this expression its rich, intense flavor and smooth, creamy texture. The nose is sweet and fruity, with honey, vanilla, and toasted oak up front; the palate turns toward dried fruits, toffee, and spice, carrying through to a long, lingering finish. It's a single malt for drinkers who want the extra oak influence and depth that quarter-cask finishing brings without moving into heavily sherried or peated territory.

How to drink ARRAN Quarter Cask Bothy

Take it neat or with a few drops of water to open up the toffee and dried fruit notes — the quarter-cask oak is intense enough that ice tends to mute more than it helps. It's a good choice for anyone easing from bourbon into single malt Scotch, since the wood-forward profile feels familiar.

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