Arran Malt “The Bothy” – Quarter Cask Batch
Brand: Arran | Category: Island Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 56.2% | Origin: Isle of Arran, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Intro/Heritage:
Named after the humble stone shelters that dot the Scottish highlands, “The Bothy” is anything but modest in flavor. This cask-strength Arran expression tells the story of resilience and refuge, a dram that warms like a fire in a storm, with the untamed character of the island sealed into every drop. Rustic, robust, and wildly refined.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Bursting with highland honey, crushed almonds, and orchard fruit, with a wave of cinnamon and sweet oak spice rising in the glass.
Palate: Intense yet balanced. Poached pear, citrus zest, and vanilla cream intertwine with clove and cracked pepper. The mouthfeel is bold and oily, with a flicker of island sea breeze beneath the spice.
Finish: Long, warming, and complex. Barley sugar and wood spice taper off slowly, like embers glowing in the hearth of a remote bothy.

Production Details:
Matured initially in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and then finished in smaller quarter casks, allowing more oak contact and an accelerated flavor development. Bottled at natural cask strength (non-chill filtered, no color added), this is Arran in its most elemental form.

Perfect For:
Pour it after a long day of chasing horizons. Best enjoyed wrapped in a blanket of silence, or shared fireside with someone who understands the beauty of being off the grid. It’s not just a whisky, it’s a reset.

Expert Notes:
"The Bothy" is a fan-favorite among Arran’s core range, celebrated for its punchy flavor and textured complexity. It’s a staple for whisky lovers who want cask strength power without sacrificing nuance or drinkability.

Customer Reviews:
🗨️ “Tastes like hiking boots, peat trails, and sweet reward. Remarkably layered.”
🗨️ “Massive flavor without chaos — it’s bold, but totally composed.”
🗨️ “This is my go-to for quiet nights and wild thoughts.”

Interesting Fact:
Quarter casks were historically used for horseback transport through Scotland’s rugged terrain — their revival today is more than practical; it’s personal, offering a deep, accelerated maturation that brings whisky closer to tradition.

Serving Suggestions:
Sip neat to feel its full strength, then add a splash of water to release more fruit and spice. Skip the ice, this is a whisky that rewards patience and presence.

Distillery Background:
Arran Distillery stands proud in Lochranza, a lone outpost of craftsmanship on an island where whisky was once lost to time. Since 1995, Arran has carved a reputation for bold, natural whiskies that speak of sea spray, mountain mist, and the purest water in Scotland.