A well-sherried Arran single malt? Oh yes! This particular expression has been dubbed The Bodega, and after it was distilled at Lochranza the whisky has been matured for seven years in first-fill sherry hogsheads. It's presented in a rather elegant and handsome bottle. Lots of dried fruit and chocolate over here.
Orange chocolate, with Christmas spices, lots of dried fruit and toasty oak.
Loads of juicy sherry influence, with chocolate-dipped cherries, raisins and a touch of caramel.
Oak spice, dark chocolate praline and oak char.
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In my younger daze....that being my 30s to 50s....I was in the wine buying game - having graduated from Adelaide's then Regency College - a sort of branch of the then Roseworthy College for budding winemakers. It's now run by the University of Adelaide. I've tasted everything from Wendouree Clare Valley "Pressings" to numerous vintages of Grange Hermitage and the best Fortified wines of Seppelts and, well, every maker around South Australia. A clued in teacher I had back then exhorted me to "go EAST young man" to the Hunter Valley. I've heard every descriptor under the sun guiding new and experienced tasters alike towards what OTHERS say is "the Best" or near enough. All I can say is that I LIKE the Arran "The Bodega" Sherry Cask Natural Cask Strength A LOT. You?? The only way you'll KNOW is to taste it. If YOU like it? Then BUY MORE and support these craftspeople. By God, they're a canny lot and give Gr-r-rrreat value for money. Oh aye, they DO....value for money?? 5 stars...och...aye!
I guess i just dont like cherry flavour in my whisky..it was same with Maker Mark 46,the cherry put me off..oh well,live and learn.
Enjoy ?
Looks, smells and tastes as rich as the Aberlour A'bunadh it is replacing at £30ish less. And its Scottish owned, not French.
Beautiful sherry young, even if it’s not 10 year old who cares, it’s delicious.
