Arran 14–The Maltman

Last week I reviewed a nice Bowmore 21 from this label, and today a younger 14 year old arran. I have tasted quite a few arrans in recent months, and found that the older they are the better i like them (see this Arran vertical from quite some time ago.) So , at 14 i was looking forward to a very enjoyable arrran, and it was just that.

Isle of Arran 14 yo 1997 46%, The Maltman , cask #747The-Maltman-Isle-of-Arran-14-Years

Nose:  Very nice and classic, buttered apples, pears, malt sweetness with some wood to spice things up. some cinnamon too, and wee white pepper.

Palate: Malty, with some pepper, then the apple and bitter and spicy wood makes the entry. apple crumble, butter toasted bread, getting dryer with wood.

Finish : Dry. butter. toast. wood. with the apple traces.

This just lovely. middle of the way, classic, malty sweet, with those apples. I very much like this one. Not mind blowing, but very well made, but not something you can not get from the OB 14 which is a lot cheaper. (40 EUR, vs. this one that costs about 70).

Score: 85/100

official sample provided by Meadowside Blending Co.

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