Arran 14 Year Old

Arran 14 Year Old
WhiskyArran 14 Year Old
CountryScotland
RegionIslands
TypeSingle Malt
Age14 years old
Abv46%
Rating 82/100

About

Arran Distillery is located in the village of Lochranza, and is the only whisky distillery on the Scottish island of Arran. Arran Distillery was founded in 1995. The distillery produces several age stated whiskies, varying in age from 10 to 18 years, but also a few NAS (No Age Statement) whiskies, including the peated Machrie Moor and multiple wine cask finished whiskies.
Reviews of Arran 14 Year Old
says on March 23, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Burnished

General description

Brilliant quality malt.
Typically what I love about "medium" aged whiskies, (14-16).
Great balance between the wood and spirit.
Very complex.
My favourite Arran.

Nose

Light, floral, malt, cereal, vanilla, sweet fruits, red apple, citrus.

Palate

Sweet tropical fruit, slight salinity, sour citrus, sour apple, savoury herbal, fresh coriander, slight bitter orange pith and soft white pepperiness at the end, dry.

Finish

Light pepper and oak, malt, salt.

says on February 16, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Amber

General description

fruit, honey, floral and a little bit of brine. Very delicate and balanced

says on October 5, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 79/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

Malty nose, oily, creamy palate, a little salted peanut on the spicy medium finish. Very enjoyable

says on April 6, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Color: Amber

General description

Fruity, sweet and smooth.

says on March 29, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 35/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

oak, malt

says on March 29, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

This one needs a drip of water to pack a punch. Then it's intense, slightly briny. Great

says on February 22, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 50/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

фруктовый запах
жестковатый вкус

says on October 29, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 70/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

It's character is more pronounced compared

says on August 27, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 76/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

weicher und ausgewogener als der 10 Jährige.
im Geschmack etwas zu weich

says on August 21, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 86/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

I find it to be good but thin when comparing to others of this age. The alcohol taste seems to overwhelm the flavour intent.

says on August 11, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 74/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Krydderbombe, med et lite hint av røyk. smakene forsvinne elegant gradvis

says on August 11, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Burnished

General description

en veldig god drink, goe kryddermix i starten og kommende liten røyksmak etter et par sekund forsvinner etter 1-2 sekund en herlig avslutning med krydder smak. en lettdrikkene wisky som er fuldig.

says on July 29, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

good

says on June 10, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 87/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

love how playfull the character of this whisky is

says on May 19, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Deep copper

General description

A significant upgrade on the 10yo and a very enjoyable, smooth expression

Nose

Pine, caramel, cinnamon, light malt, sea breeze, tangy berries

Palate

Citrus feel, soft caramel, dry

Finish

Heather, mango, tropical fruit

says on May 12, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Amber

General description

Very good island whisky. Powerful sherry maturation and well balanced with the alcohol.

Nose

Deep sherry nose, fruity with banana, plums and wild berries. Caramel and almonds.

Palate

Strong entry, good alcoholic strength. Roasted hazelnuts and dark chocolate. Salty.

Finish

Dry and oaky cocoa powder finish.

says on May 2, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Color: Yellow gold

General description

Super easy to drink, smooth, well balanced, a few drops of water really opens it up beautifully.

says on April 28, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 93/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Burnished

General description

Full bodied, unctuous, full of flavour, spicy

says on April 1, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 70/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

easy drink

says on February 17, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 73/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

mooie drank

says on January 24, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Russetmuscat

General description

Nose is weak at first but then unfolds with hints of chocolate, citrus from grapefruit and malt. Taste is sweet but not as sweet or bitter as expected. It goes down rather easy and is unexpectedly light and delicate. Finish is somewhat smoky. Overall very good and worth the step up from 10 yr.

Nose

Grapefruit, malt, salt, nuts, chocolate

Palate

citrus, salt, smoke, oak

Finish

smoke, salt, oak

says on December 26, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Color: Amber

General description

sehr fein mit langem Abgang

says on November 25, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Jonquiripe corn

General description

Honey, depth, mild floral, near no smoke/ peat.

Nose

Floral

Palate

Sweet

Finish

Smooth

says on June 16, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Color: Old gold

General description

Better than the 10-year old expression; not by a large measure, but still better. A very pleasurable dram.

says on January 14, 2017
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 81/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

nice spacy drum

says on January 14, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 84/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Yellow gold

General description

Nice spicy dram. Nice sweet tones, but low on extremes. bit salty

Nose

Cereal, fruit,sweet,

Palate

sweet, balance not exceptional. bit of peat.

Finish

not to long. comfortable. little spicy.

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Flavour profile

  • Fruit
  • Spice
  • Vanilla
  • Sweet
  • Malt
  • Oak
  • Cream
  • Salt
  • Fresh
  • Citrus
  • Cinnamon
  • Toffee
  • Caramel
  • Pepper
  • Apple
  • Delicate
  • Complex
  • Sherry
  • Rich
  • Light
  • Floral
  • Bourbon
  • Balanced
  • Peach
  • Orange
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