Arran Amarone Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700mL

Arran Amarone Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Single Malt Scotch | 50% ABV | 100 Proof | 750mL | Amarone Wine Cask Finish

Process & Profile

Arran Amarone Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky combines the bright, fruit-driven character of Arran single malt with the rich influence of Italian red wine casks. Produced at Lochranza Distillery on the Isle of Arran, the whisky is initially matured in traditional oak casks for several years before receiving a secondary finish in Amarone wine casks.

The finishing barrels are sourced from an artisan Amarone producer in Italy’s Veneto region. Amarone is known for concentrated dark-fruit flavors, making its casks particularly well suited to Arran’s naturally vibrant and fruit-forward spirit.

During the finishing period, the whisky develops additional layers of cherry, cranberry, stewed fruit, dark chocolate, toffee, and toasted nuts while retaining the honeyed fruit character of the underlying single malt. Bottled at 100 proof, it delivers a full-flavored balance of malt, fruit, wine-cask richness, and oak.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Poached pear, honey, toasted almond, cranberry, and subtle red fruit

Palate: Dark chocolate, ripe cherry, Turkish delight, stewed fruit, toffee, and rich malt

Finish: Balanced and lingering with red fruit, dark chocolate, gentle oak, and Amarone-influenced sweetness

What Makes It Special

Arran Amarone Cask Finish stands out through the combination of Scottish single malt and one of Italy’s most distinctive red-wine styles. The whisky is not fully matured in wine barrels; instead, traditional oak maturation establishes its core character before Amarone casks are used as a finishing influence.

This approach allows the red-wine casks to add depth without completely covering the underlying Arran spirit. Poached pear and honey remain recognizable alongside darker notes of cherry, cranberry, chocolate, stewed fruit, and toffee.

The 100-proof bottling gives the whisky additional body and intensity, helping its fruit and chocolate flavors remain expressive while supporting the richer oak and wine-cask character. It is an appealing choice for single malt drinkers interested in wine-finished Scotch with a distinctly fruit-forward profile.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Arran Amarone Cask Finish neat in a tulip-shaped whisky glass to explore its progression from poached pear and honey to cherry, dark chocolate, and stewed fruit. Allowing the whisky to rest for several minutes can help its fruit and wine-cask aromas develop.

At 100 proof, a few drops of water can soften the alcohol while opening additional honey, toffee, almond, and red-fruit notes. It can also be served over one large ice cube for a gradually softer and cooler pour.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Arran Amarone Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky?

Arran Amarone Cask Finish is a single malt Scotch whisky initially matured in traditional oak casks before being finished in Amarone red wine casks sourced from Italy’s Veneto region.

2. What is Amarone cask-finished whisky?

Amarone cask-finished whisky spends part of its maturation in barrels that previously held Amarone wine. These casks can contribute concentrated red and dark fruit, chocolate, spice, and oak characteristics to the whisky.

3. What proof is Arran Amarone Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky?

Arran Amarone Cask Finish is bottled at 100 proof, which equals 50% alcohol by volume.

4. What does Arran Amarone Cask Finish taste like?

It offers notes of poached pear, honey, toasted almond, cranberry, cherry, dark chocolate, Turkish delight, stewed fruit, toffee, and gentle oak.

5. Where can I buy Arran Amarone Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky?

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