Arran 17 Year Old is a rare island single malt from Lochranza, crafted with all-Scottish barley, long fermentation and tall copper stills. Selected by the distillery team and matured in first-fill bourbon barrels and a mix of first- and second-fill sherry hogsheads, it shows elegant coastal brightness wrapped in honeyed depth—refined, characterful and gift-worthy.
Tasting Notes & Experience
Green apple, marmalade and toasted almond rise from the glass before creamy vanilla and orange peel glide across the palate with butterscotch, nutmeg and soft oak. Orchard fruits—apple and pear—fold into gentle baking spice. The finish lingers silkily with almond nougat, vanilla cream and a last whisper of cinnamon and toasted oak.
Key Details
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Distillery: Arran Distillers (Lochranza)
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Region: Isle of Arran, Scotland
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Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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ABV: 46%
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Volume: 700ml
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Maturation: First-fill bourbon barrels; first- & second-fill sherry hogsheads
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Serve: Neat, with a splash of water, or over ice
Cocktail Pairings
Designed for sipping, yet superb in elegant serves. Try a Rob Roy (sweet vermouth accenting orange and vanilla), a Whisky Sour to lift citrus and spice, or a Spirit-Forward Old Fashioned with orange bitters. A Sherry Highball (lightly sweetened soda, orange twist) echoes the cask influence without masking the malt.
Craftsmanship & Story
Arran revived the island’s historic whisky tradition in 1995, working with Oregon-pine washbacks and swan-neck copper stills to produce a pure, fruit-forward spirit. This limited 17-year bottling showcases patient, sea-breezed maturation and meticulous cask selection—an expressive snapshot of Arran’s house style at graceful maturity.
Special Features
Limited release of 12,000 bottles worldwide. Natural colour, non-chill filtered integrity, and a balanced marriage of bourbon and sherry casks yield layered notes of citrus, almond and vanilla cream. Bottled at 46% ABV for texture and presence, it opens beautifully with a few drops of water.
Recognition & Accolades
This small-batch age statement is prized by collectors and Arran devotees for its poise and cask balance. While formal medal listings vary by market, the 17YO is consistently praised in specialist circles for combining orchard-fruit brightness with mature sherry-cask depth.
Food Pairings
Roast pork with apple and sage; seared scallops with brown-butter hazelnuts; Comté or aged Gouda; orange-almond cake or crème brûlée. The whisky’s citrus, vanilla and almond notes complement buttery textures, toasted nuts and caramelised desserts.
Perfect for Gifting or Sipping
A polished, limited Arran that overdelivers on elegance—ideal for milestones, corporate gifting or as a centerpiece for the refined home bar.
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