{"product_id":"arran-sauternes-cask-finish-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"Arran Sauternes Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Arran Sauternes Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky showcases the fresh, fruit-driven character of Lochranza Distillery alongside the rich influence of sweet Bordeaux wine casks. The whisky initially matures for approximately eight years in traditional oak casks before undergoing a secondary maturation in carefully selected Sauternes casks from France. These wine casks are sourced from a small artisan producer and selected to complement rather than overwhelm Arran's naturally bright spirit. The finishing period adds layers of honeyed fruit, ripe melon, apricot and floral sweetness to the distillery's characteristic citrus and orchard-fruit profile. Bottled at 50% ABV, this is an expressive Island single malt with notable weight and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArran's Sauternes finish combines sweetness with enough spice, oak and salinity to maintain balance across the palate. Honeysuckle, melon and marzipan lead the aroma before richer honey, vanilla and dried-fruit characters emerge as the whisky opens. The palate develops additional zestiness and spice, with sultana and toasted oak providing contrast to the sweeter wine-cask influence. Its secondary maturation clearly qualifies as a Sauternes cask finish rather than simply a component of the primary maturation, making Sauternes appropriate for the Cask Finish metafield. The whisky is produced from Arran's unpeated Lochranza spirit and offers a richer, dessert-oriented interpretation of the distillery's signature fruity style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Floral, fruity and gently spiced\u003cbr\u003eHoneysuckle, ripe melon and marzipan with soft vanilla, apricot and a balancing touch of spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Rich, honeyed and vibrant\u003cbr\u003eHoneyed fruit and sweet melon layered with vanilla, sultana, citrus zest, warming spice and a subtle saline edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Rich, sweet and oak-driven\u003cbr\u003eLingering Sauternes sweetness, toasted oak, dried fruit and gentle spice with the fresh fruit character of Arran remaining underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Arran\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Single Malt Whisky\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Scotland\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Islands\u003cbr\u003eABV - 50%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 700ml\u003cbr\u003eCask Strength - No\u003cbr\u003eCask Finish - Sauternes\u003cbr\u003ePeat Level - Unpeated\u003cbr\u003eMash Bill Type - Malted\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arran Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44305797611607,"sku":"ARRAN-SAUT","price":139.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/49a6040c-7099-4e3f-bdd9-24af01a8a8fd.webp?v=1789613796","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/arran-sauternes-cask-finish-single-malt-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}