The Arran Malt Distillery 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) Pfalz the impression of new charred

the impression of new charred barrels distinguishes this from its Old World counterparts

Floral notes recede to highlight dried fruit

The thick purple color suggests a wine of extraordinary extract and richness

While it's a powerful whiskey

does indeed deliver a more pronounced mineral signature

The Arran Malt Distillery 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (750ml) Pfalz the impression of new charredCritic tasting note: "As it progresses toward the ultimate goal of an 18 year old expression in 2015, Arran has released a 16 year old, matured in 30 percent sherry hogsheads and 70 percent bourbon casks. The edition is limited to 9,000 bottles. The nose features malt, milk chocolate, and honey, with a citric edge. The palate mirrors the nose with more malt, honey, and milk chocolate, plus ginger, nutmeg, and spicy oak. Spiced fruits in the lengthy