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Hello,

The month so far has been filled with exciting new releases and whisky news. We've topped up our product range with a hearty selection of high-end spirits including the prestigious Richard Hennessy – a world class Cognac made from 100 top quality eaux-de-vie (some of which were distilled in the early 19th century!) - and a brace of very smart Glenfarclas 40 year olds from the new “Scottish Classics” range mark a great edition to our premium sherried Speyside range.

We’ve even gone so far as to offer samples of the Glenfarclas (click here to order). If you'd simply like to try a dram before you shell out £1,489.95 a bottle, you can order a sample here for just £77.45! Not cheap, but well worth it for a truly unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

This week, we're showcasing the Isle of Arran as our featured distillery. With an excellent selection of very tasty whiskies to its name, Arran offers both quality and value for money. We love it!

Cheers!

- The Chaps at Master of Malt -

Featured Distillery: ISLE OF ARRAN

House Style
Huge in body, Arran makes thick, malty, and citrussy whisky.

A little bit about the distillery…

One of Scotland's most recent additions to its whisky arsenal, the Arran distillery was founded in 1993 by Harold Currie, a retiring managing director from stalwart Scotch brand Chivas. It stands as the only distillery on the Isle of Arran (there was once a distillery called Lagg, but it closed in 1837). The distillery is located in Lochranza and the island is a popular tourist destination. The buildings were styled traditionally and they sit neatly amid dramatic scenery.

The traditional look of the distillery, however, is a far cry from the modern style of whisky produced within…

Arran made its mark on the whisky world with its own brand of malty, citrussy Scotch. This hearty base formed a solid foundation for many a foray into the world of cask-finishing, and we've tasted exceptional (and unusual) malts from Arran including a Madeira cask finish and even a (sadly sold out) Jamaican rum finish.

As you may or may not know, we at Master of Malt are also independent bottlers, and we've had great success with a single cask 12 year old which offers the Arran house flavours with a big whack of zesty orange, coconut, and a hint of brine.

It's a stunner, and Jim Murray even went as far as awarding it 91.5 points (he describes whiskies scored with over 90 points as being “Brilliant!”

You can even try a sample!

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