The Arran Malt Small Batch 2008 Arran Moscatel Cask. Isle of Arran, Scotland. ABV: 50%. Tasted at Whisky a Day HQ, $125 (bottle).
Colour: Dull gold.
Nose: A bowl of fruit salad; green grass and fresh green leaves crushed between your fingers.
Palate: Sweet juicy lemon and pineapple lollies with sweet cream or meringue. Like you’ve grabbed a couple of handful of sweets from the lolly jar and you’ve thrown a few milk bottles and a pineapple jelly baby in your mouth at the same time.
Finish: Caramelised pineapple and warmth lingers on the tip of the tongue, medium-long finish.
Comments: Happy to be caught with my hand in this lolly jar. The 50% ABV gives it a nice punch and length. Delicious juice.