Arran Bodega Sherry Cask Whisky

Arran Sherry Cask “The Bodega” is a cask-strength island single malt from Lochranza, crafted with all-Scottish barley, slow fermentation and tall copper stills. Matured entirely in hand-selected sherry casks from prestigious Jerez bodegas, it delivers lavish depth—fig, cherry and dark chocolate—while retaining Arran’s bright coastal poise. A powerful yet polished gift for sherried-malt lovers.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Chocolate-dipped raisins and mandarins lift from the glass, threaded with warm baking spice. The palate is plush and chewy—ripe fig and sweet cherry compote over toasted oak and cocoa. It resolves long and statuesque, with pink pepper, hazelnut praline and seasoned oak lingering in a vibrant, cask-strength finish.

Key Details

• Distillery: Arran Distillers (Lochranza)
• Region: Isle of Arran, Scotland
• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• ABV: 55.8% (cask strength)
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: Full-term sherry casks (selected in partnership with leading Jerez bodegas)
• Serve: Neat or with a few drops of water; superb alongside dark chocolate

Cocktail Pairings

Built for sipping, yet magnificent in indulgent, spirit-forward serves. Try a Sherry-Finished Old Fashioned (aromatic bitters, demerara), or a rich “Sherry Manhattan” riff with sweet vermouth. The house “Sherry Cask Smoother” showcases its fig-and-cocoa core, while a spiced highball lifts citrus and oak. A classic Blood & Sand finds extra depth from Bodega’s cherry and dark-chocolate tones.

Craftsmanship & Story

Arran revived the island’s whisky heritage with Oregon-pine washbacks, swan-neck copper stills and meticulous cask curation. For The Bodega, the team works directly with top sherry producers in Jerez to secure exemplary casks, returning to the distillery’s earliest sherry-led style and bottling at natural, emphatic strength for layered sweetness, spice and island freshness.

Special Features

Cask-strength, sherry-matured single malt delivering luxurious richness without heaviness. The carefully curated casks amplify dried-fruit opulence (fig, raisin, cherry) against Arran’s clean, coastal spirit—ideal for collectors seeking a modern sherry bomb with balance, and for gifting when only a statement dram will do.

Recognition & Accolades

Celebrated for power and poise in recent competitions:

• Master – Global Scotch Whisky Masters, 2025
• Category Winner – World Whiskies Awards, 2025
• Double Gold (97/100) – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2025
• Silver (93/100) – International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2023
• Silver – World Whiskies Awards, 2020

Awards highlight The Bodega’s benchmark status among contemporary sherry-cask single malts.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A dramatic, sherry-soaked Arran that impresses on first pour and rewards quiet contemplation—a luxurious choice for birthdays, milestones and corporate gifting.

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