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The Bothy
We have just built a Scottish Bothy in the Byron Bay hinterland so it was the perfect scotch to accompany the building.
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Lochranza Distillery
Arran The Bothy Cask Strength Quarter Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700mL)
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$120.00
Lochranza Distillery
Arran The Bothy Cask Strength Quarter Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700mL)
Rated 5.0 out of 5
1 Review
Members
$114.00RRP
$120.00Matured initially in first fill former Bourbon barrels for seven years this single malt is then transferred to smaller American oak quarter casks for an additional two years. These smaller casks ensure a higher ratio of wood to spirit, supercharging this cask strength juice with delicious, oaky flavours. A bothy, for reference, is a kind of communal shelter that offers warmth and safety to travellers in remote Scotland. Apparently a few were even used by illicit distillers back in the day...
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ABV: 56.2%
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One of the younger distilleries in Scotland, Arran has quickly established itself as a leading producer. The distillery is particularly notable for making a style of spirit which is markedly less peaty and coastal than other Island distilleries.
Quarter casks were traditionally used to transport whisky by horseback, as two of these smaller casks could be strapped to the either side of the saddle. What distillers discovered was that after being moved in such casks, the spirit had notably intense woody flavours, a result of the increased interaction between the whisky and the cask.
In recent years, the casks have seen a revival, with distillers prizing their ability to add concentrated flavours in a short period of time.
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Tasting notes
Nose
Plentiful notes of bright American oak: sawdust, toasted coconut, fresh pastry, vanilla and tinned pineapple. A little waxy lemon rind balances out all the sweetness.
Taste
Initially, a rich, creamy mouthfeel brings intense vanilla, malty golden syrup, peanuts, green apples and lemon barley water. Spice builds, with cracked black pepper and cloves.
Finish
Medium length, featuring flashes of dried apricot, cinnamon and some bright menthol.
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