Arran Amarone Cask Finish

Superb - one of the best at the price point... Wish it weren't discontinued!

27th August 2018

If I were only allowed 5 whiskeys for the rest of my life this would be one of them. Strong, fruity, sweet...what more can I say. Total antithesis of Ardbeg or Lagavulin but every bit as much a gem

29th July 2018

very deceptive you would never know it was cask strength - very easy drinking and one i'll keep on my shelf - my favourite go to whisky moderately priced and always a favourite for anyone wanting to try something different - worth a try and certainly one for my collection

21st May 2018

A hidden gem!

28th December 2017

Picked this up the other day, attracted to being stored in Amarone casks. This is cask strength but very easy drinking so beware that it can go down easy. Floral on the nose, red fruit like plum and cherries. Palate very smooth, no burn anywhere, the Amarone introduction brings in a Rosé type of flavour, subtle and soft, more fruit not citrus but the fleshy kind, cantaloupe, plum and cherries. Really different tasting whisky and a pleasant surprise.

14th November 2017

An absolute pleasure of a dram, the flavours keep on giving and dependant on your mood they keep on changing. One of the finest glasses I've enjoyed glass after glass for some time.

Luckily my wife bought this, a repeat order is needed!!

15th September 2017

Decided to stray from my usual Islay favorites when I first bought the Arran 10 and enjoyed it. Picked up the Amarone finish not knowing what to expect and love it! Unique flavor that just hit me right. Super drinkable. Brother-in-law became big fan at first sip, too. Just bought 2 more bottles since it's getting very hard to find in my home state. Actually makes me more open to trying other finishes that are out there.

14th April 2017

Lovely after dinner whisky, so drinkable and smooth. One of my favourites. Pedàir Paìslig

28th February 2017

The real color is not as red as seen in online shops the taste is not so special

21st December 2016

Superb with only some minor hints of alcohol on the nose and palate, but not enough to detract from what is an overall great whisky.

12th November 2016

Superb rich smooth quality whisky at an unbelievably good price.

27th November 2015

This whisky has been finished in an Amarone cask. That's a dry Italian red wine. As it says on the bottle the colouring is natural - it's simply the whisky picking up a touch of the wine colour from the cask.

4th May 2015

My wife actually plucked this up for me as a gift and she based this on a purchase I had made before which was a Macallan finished in sherry oak. This was a fantastic discovery for me and I have enjoyed this single malt so much more. The rich smooth taste with a clean flavorful finish is great. Still can't let the wife know this......she did good.

11th December 2014

I would echo the previous review: Dangerously drinkable. It is so creamy, rich, and sweet. It does have a slight dryness on the palate, much like an Amarone wine. Very very very good.

21st November 2014

Dangerously drinkable. Don't be swayed by the colour as it is a result of the wine cask. A great purchase.

26th May 2014

Very nice for pink whisky. The colour suits the flavour perfectly. Quite soft on the nose but the flavour is more intense, with chocolate-covered cherry, honeydew melon, and lots of sea salt. The medium finish is rather dry.

3rd September 2011