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The Arran Malt Sherry Single Cask (cask #990). Isle of Arran, Scotland. ABV: 56.4%. Tasted at Helvetica, $0 – another birthday beverage from Brett & Gordy.
Colour: Deep sherry copper colour.
Nose: Dried muscatelles; sweet muscat-like scents. Also a bit earthy.
Palate & finish: Yet again I have been thwarted by Brett, Gordy and this leaky whisky glass. In the name of research, I shall have to revisit this dram. As a scientist though, a repeated measures test design is the only methodology that is suitable here…
Comments: The nose was very complex, much more interesting than the other drams we’ve tasted tonight. Helvetica bar manager Jason reliably informs me it was a 1996 distillation which was specially made for 2012 Tokyo bar show.