The Arran 1997 - 18 Years Old, otherwise known as 'The White Stag - First Release', represents a unique expression in the world of single malt whiskies. Distilled on the 23rd of May 1997 and bottled on the 6th of June 2015, this whisky embodies the artisan craftmanship of the Arran distillery. It carries a robust strength of 53.6% Vol., underlining the pure and unadulterated nature of the whisky.
The whisky hails from a sherry hogshead cask, identified as cask number 1997/737. This type of cask adds depth to the whisky's character, infusing it with the rich, distinctive influences associated with sherry cask maturation. The unique cask selection highlights the exclusive character of this release, further emphasized by the whisky's 18 years of maturation.
Remarkably, this Arran was selected by a tasting panel of 'White Stags', marking the first-ever official bottling for the White Stag Community of Arran Friends Worldwide. The exclusivity of this whisky is exemplified by its limited production, with only 214 bottles ever released. Each bottle signifies a unique part of the Arran distillery's narrative, potentially adding significant value for collectors and investors in the whisky market.
Age: 18 Years Old Size: 700 mlStrength: 53.6 %
Bottling series:
The White Stag
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