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Arran 18 в большинстве отзывов описан как насыщенный шери-виски с сухофруктами, шоколадом, кожей, специями и орехами, с хорошим балансом сладости и пряности и длинным финишем. Вместе с тем встречаются критические мнения о сухости, горечи, простоте, водянистости и неоправданной цене.
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В большинстве отзывов Arran 18 описывается как насыщенный шери-виски с нотами сухофруктов, тёмного шоколада, кожи, табака, специй, орехов и апельсина, часто с хорошим балансом сладости и пряности и длинным финишем. Часть дегустаторов отмечает мягкий, сложный и гармоничный характер с шерри-влиянием, но без превращения в «шерри-бомбу»; также упоминаются маслянистость, ваниль и фруктовые ноты — яблоко, груша, слива, вишня, смородина и цитрус. Некоторые замечают, что аромат раскрывается со временем в бокале, а виски хорошо воспринимает добавление воды. Однако есть и заметные критические и противоречивые мнения: влияние дуба, сухость и лёгкая горечь, меньшая комплексность по сравнению с другими шери-виски 18 лет, простота или «застенчивость», одномерная сладость и короткий финиш. Отдельные отзывы называют вкус безликим и скучным, неровным для 18 лет, водянистым и похожим на «дешёвый шерри», не оправдывающим тёмный цвет; конкретная партия названа разочарованием, а соотношение цены и качества — плохим. Также отмечаются рост цены и ограниченная доступность, при этом мнения о том, какая версия лучше, расходятся: один вариант сравнивается со старым 18-летним (ок. 2016) в пользу нового, тогда как другие подчёркивают заметное отличие релиза от прежней версии.

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RichardPsmith Expert Senior 87 28 feb 2024 2:46 pm
Aroma - sherry, prunes, tobacco, sweetness, peppermint, saltiness. The taste is pleasant, like thickened cherry jam, dryish, minerality, dried fruits. Oranges, grapefruit, a subtle tingling ginger spice, chocolate notes form on the tongue. Great balance of fruity sweetness and spice. Everything is very harmonious. The further you go, the more minerality there is.
schemr Member Senior 84 18 jul 2024 5:07 pm

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manspear Expert Senior 88 02 aug 2024 2:46 pm

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Dris Connoisseur 85 16 dec 2024 11:24 pm
Arran Session, 09Dec2024: Arran 17yo (2023) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/239751/arran-17-year-old 86- Arran 18yo (2018) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/126841/arran-18-year-old 87+ Arran 18yo (2019) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/143180/arran-18-year-old 85+ Arran 18yo (2020) https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/166542/arran-18-year-old 88-
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mr_braun Expert Senior 88 28 mar 2025 1:15 pm

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Stef89 Expert Junior 87 18 dec 2019 6:18 pm
I am relatively enthusiastic about this bottling. This is a completely different malt than the old one. The focus is clearly on the ripening of sherry and it hits it quite well. An independent "winey" profile with highs and little depths. With he likes.
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Нос88A very slight alcohol bite is the first thing on the nose, but really minimal and with a little time it flies completely. Otherwise, the first thing to hold back is the nose. Extremely dense and rich but reserved. It sounds like a contradiction at first, I know, but that's the way it is. Next comes a slightly sour / winey fruitiness that is not out of place at all. Very interesting and far from being fully explored. For all of you who have read so far: now it's getting classic: Very nice sherry ripening with everything that goes with it. Old leather, tobacco, raisins, plums, a nice pinch of spice and the oak hilt gently follows and pushes in beautifully. Over time, the alcohol comes back. That is the only point of criticism.
Вкус86The start is very gentle but not lax. He sweetly dresses the mouth area before the malt becomes more spicy with every second. Sweetness, fruit and spice hold the balance. Very pleasant Everything is backed by a very pleasant carpet of wood and the tannins from it. Again I have the sticking point from my nose: the alcohol is coming again. While we're whining: it's a little one-dimensional, but by no means boring.
Финиш86The finish is not too long and very harmonious. Here suddenly cherries come and it is fresh again. Coffee plays a role again, but more milk coffee.
Moses Connoisseur 88 10 may 2020 5:23 pm
Noticeably different from the old one and also completely different on the nose. They are not comparable, because the old one is a bourbon / sherry whisky at its best and the new one is "supposedly" made with two different sherry barrels and is very demanding. It has certainly already leased its place with sherry lovers. On the palate and in the finish it is special and much spicier! You have to like that. The old one is not better, but only more independent ... Conclusion: ... Both are very good.
Y09kumar Newbie 90 30 jun 2020 3:42 pm
Dark amber. Intense sherry on the nose. Complex, citrus, fruits, dark chocolate. Like a Macallan 18 somewhat, but at a fraction of the cost! This relaunched 18 is totally different from the previous 18. There is something quality about the caskings, and the work they do there it feels. Solid heavy bottle. Relaunched, nicely done. Kudos to Arran.

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Igitor Connoisseur 87 21 aug 2020 6:18 pm

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Auriverdes Expert Senior 85 17 jun 2021 12:19 pm

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hzs275 Connoisseur 86 17 feb 2022 1:50 pm

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LiquidThoughts Connoisseur 88 15 oct 2022 1:07 pm
Very round, deep sherry standard, very convincing for modern stuff.
Gous Connoisseur 87 15 dec 2022 12:40 am

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Tordeaux Connoisseur 87 12 oct 2023 8:14 am

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eselsim Expert Senior 87 09 nov 2024 10:55 pm

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Mo0 Newbie 90 03 dec 2024 1:33 am
Tastes great and has great value for money
jkswift Connoisseur 88 05 mar 2026 8:13 pm

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LaphroaigRules Expert Senior 88 09 aug 2026 3:35 pm

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Bam Expert Senior 84 09 feb 2020 5:34 pm
A dark (not only in terms of color), powerful Scherry bomb. However, I lack complexity and a counterpoint to the sherry of the Arran distillery character is struck, and only a little citrus is left.
ThinLizzy Connoisseur 87 17 nov 2020 10:37 pm

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WhiskyJpg Connoisseur 88 01 feb 2021 3:37 am

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lincolnimp Connoisseur 75 03 apr 2021 11:28 pm
The nose smells a little sulphured to me at first but then settles down , a decent sherries nose on show here. The palate is nondescript and does not improve with water either. Adding even more water does not improve it, This is so boring I cannot be bothered to do a full tasting note, Arran is better from a bourbon cask in your view and I are always better than official bottlings. The quality to price ratio is rubbish, this is worth no more than £30.

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dapoinbua Connoisseur 89 13 may 2021 9:56 pm
abuijen Expert Junior 89 12 jan 2022 8:53 pm
What an absolute gem of a whisky, got it for about €70,-, an absolute bargain if you ask me. Especially if you compare it with other 18 year olds. I've been sampling this whisky now for about 12-16 months and it never gets old, never gets boring. Sure heavy on the sherry, Oloroso if you would ask me, but could be of course a blend of different types of sherry. A more complex whisky than you would give it on first sight and sip.
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Нос89Lovely sweet on the nose, beautiful sweetly caramelised fruit, dark chocolate, honey and a little leather/old wood. With some more time it gets a little dryer. A drop of water just really opens it up really well, it will present the oak to you, definitely American oak!
Вкус88A lot dryer on the taste versus the nose, surprisingly every time. It's not the sweet sherry bomb like an Aberlour A'bunadh or single cask Edradour. Much dryer and older. More dark fruits, little grainy, leather and tannines. After a drop of water it gives so much more, it's less stingy on the tongue and really opens up to you, the tannines are softened and therefor you can taste much more.
Финиш89Very long finish, because of the dryness. It stays on your palette for a long time. More dark fruits, chocolate and tannines.
ARRANOVERLORD Member Senior 84 15 jan 2022 4:23 am
Very good as it is, but it doesn't embody what I love most about Arran: the sharp, biting notes of citrus, fresh fruits and vanilla are a bit muddled, with the cask(s) taking center stage.
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Нос83Dark-skinned grapes, grape-flavored gummy candies (Welch's), grape juice. A very sweet grape-bomb! Oak, doughiness and candy syrup, but surprisingly, there's not a great deal of typical sherry influence. Certainly not a great deal of spice. Somewhere in the background are typical Arran fruity notes: vanilla, bright citrus, light-fleshed fruits, but 'darker' and more muddled than in the 10-year.
Вкус87Themes from the nose continue: grapes, syrup and sherry (very nice), but they're now joined by oaky bitterness and a mouth-numbing rubbery sensation (not so good). Also prominent is the "Arran note", but the 'burst' of citrus that a younger, bourbon-matured Arran possesses, is more subdued, instead being drier, more bitter and more 'grape-y'. That's not to say it isn't there, though. It's certainly delicious
Финиш83Immediately bitter and drying, with more rubberiness at the back of your throat. Also present is a pleasant aftertaste of grape-y citrus - but more tart and certainly darker, as if someone had cooked the fruits in a pot.
KyleRiemen Expert Senior 88 21 jan 2023 12:53 pm
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Нос84Fruity, vanilla, pear, pineapple, chocolate, dry fruits, coffee, very little sherry
Вкус91Pleasantly round, sweet, creamy and spicy taste of malt, vanilla, lemon, peach, clove and wood, almost a little too perfumed.
Финиш90Long lasting finish Vanilla, peach, malt, nut and wood, a bit dry at the end
Derufus Connoisseur 88 25 may 2023 6:44 am

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Thomas75 Expert Senior 88 26 may 2024 9:32 am
Nose: The first impression on the nose is wonderfully dominated by sherry. A rich, fruity sweetness reminiscent of red berries unfolds. This is accompanied by a pleasant spiciness that gives the whisky a deep, inviting complexity. Taste: When you take the first sip, you immediately feel the spice, which spreads intensely across the tongue. A strong hint of pepper is added, followed by dry sherry, which continues the fruity notes from the nose. Light wood resonates and gives the whisky a gentle earthiness. With water: A few drops of water bring about an interesting change: a hint of salt emerges, which complements the spiciness and gives the whisky a new dimension. The aromas become a little softer and rounder without losing their intensity. Conclusion: This whisky was a pleasant surprise. I didn't expect it to be so complex and delicious. A truly great tipple that delights the senses and leaves you wanting more.
feolai Connoisseur 88 10 mar 2026 3:38 am
The liquid presents a golden hue.
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Нос87Rich and pronounced aromas of caramel, toast, and nuts, intermingled with vanilla and cinnamon.
Вкус88Smooth with notes of cereal, oak spice, caramel, honey, and baked apple sherry, carrying a subtle hint of smoke.
Финиш88Medium-long finish with raisin, woody notes, and white pepper spice.
Matthias80 Expert Senior 75 29 mar 2026 10:13 pm
Tasted 03/26 in Lucerne. Still very sober and receptive... I've finally decided that Arran is no longer for me...
happyNess Member Senior 88 02 feb 2020 12:52 pm
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Нос88Needs some time in the glass, sweet at first and a little reserved. After a few minutes full and delicate. Milk chocolate, trail mix, cinnamon and oak. Very balanced.
Вкус89Round and flattering, very gentle. Chocolate, raisins, dates, some cinnamon. Then the drier tastes, spices and gentle oak. The alcohol is practically not noticeable (as on the nose).
Финиш88Medium length, gently spicy and fresh.
gallfux Connoisseur — 07 feb 2020 9:20 pm
Short comparison with the "old" 18er (WID: 79561) In terms of color, they differ significantly. The new one is a lot darker. There was probably more sherry involved. In the nose, the fruits are rather yellow in the old 18s and in the new they go in the direction of slightly sour berries. In addition to the new darker oak notes, as well as tobacco and leather. The old wood notes are rather fresh and juicy. In the mouth, the new one is now less voluminous than I expected. Almost mild. Somehow I find the old 18er mouth-filling. With the new berries again. Here they are somewhat sweeter at first and gradually become more acidic. Now a pleasant tingle, which I often have with Arrans. That is also there with the old one. The old taste is sweeter and less dark. In the finish of the new one a little cocoa, oak notes and some sour berries. Here, too, the old one is brighter overall. So the new 18er is definitely not a bad whisky. I personally like the old one better. Somehow the style suits Arran better for me.
IIIZIII Expert Senior 87 01 apr 2020 7:58 am
2020.03.31.
LukasJakubDrabek Shoplink Moderator — 07 oct 2020 2:12 am
Ralfy review 846: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7yoFEqlNkc (90/100). "It's got a sense of age to it, yet still young and fresh. It's got that real in betweeny thing going on. It's not a young whisky, it's not an old whisky. But certainly a very interesting one."
Bacho Newbie 94 20 feb 2021 12:32 am
jkswift Connoisseur 88 25 apr 2021 4:41 pm

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MLE Connoisseur 88 15 may 2021 6:35 am

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Collegiate Expert Senior 88 11 jun 2021 3:06 am
Heavily sherried malt that rests mainly on tropical fruits and vanilla. Probably American oak rather than European. This doesn’t have the depth of character of some of my other go to sherried 18yos like Bunnahabhain or Glendronach. But, it is also much more reasonably priced than those ones now. So as far as value goes, this delivers a great experience of what a good dose of aging and sherry casks can do. Just don’t expect those raisin/Christmas cake notes other more traditional European sherry malts provide. This one has a more modern, fruitier approach. Refreshing and tasty.
Cristian1994 Expert Junior 89 17 dec 2022 1:53 am

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spacedrinker Newbie 86 26 may 2023 8:41 pm
sherry note not very outstanding, didn't expect that much oakiness.
RRRoman Member Senior 84 12 oct 2023 12:30 am
No, no, this is a bit uneven for 18
Larry411 Expert Senior 90 09 nov 2023 11:31 pm
It's like a friendlier heavily sherried Macallan: Gingerbread tea, watered down baker's vanilla, chocolate-covered raisins, dehydrated green apples, apricots, prunes, some briefly steeped eucalyptus and tobacco leaves, a slight amount of slightly worn leather, daisies (slight honey and cloves), and chestnuts.
peatbogger Specialist 91 25 may 2025 7:14 pm
I've had a full bottle that I really enjoyed. This rating however is from a distillery sample so I put it on the default bottle.
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Нос90A perfect dram when you want to treat yourself without over indulging. Really pleasant well matured sherry. Not too much, it's not a wet bomb, it's just everything I want from a good sherry whisky.
Вкус92Same for the palate, a real treat in my opinion. Starts off rather chocolaty then turns more black currant. Not too sweet, yet really yummy.
Финиш90There's no kicking and screaming here, it whispers softly as it slowly walks away and leaves me remembering it fondly.
kikist Connoisseur 85 03 jul 2026 10:12 pm
This is pretty nice, but for me there are better whiskies for price Time in the glass benefits it significantly
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Нос89Immediately there is truck of raisins, heavy red wine, berry fruits, demerara sugar, molasses are everywhere once I found it, light old oak, wood dust Really nice
Вкус84Alcohol is there, some bitter oak, raisins, baked apples, even slightly salt, some pepper, soft rubber, white sugar Somehow weird but not in bad way Missing something
Финиш83Medium in length Pepper, chilly, dried fruits, some dark fruits, old oak, burnt cake, cooked apples
jkswift Connoisseur 88 30 jun 2020 10:47 pm

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besar Connoisseur 87 14 aug 2020 9:52 am

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Dyno Expert Senior 87 20 nov 2020 1:10 am
nice but will not replace. Lots of cherry-candy, sweet and lucious dram
mema82 Connoisseur 88 01 may 2021 11:27 pm

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dimitrios Expert Junior 88 04 may 2021 10:30 am

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drink_tony Expert Senior 87 01 oct 2022 6:03 pm
Arran 18 year AVB:46% cask:sherry cask
_Black_Adder_ Expert Senior 86 23 dec 2022 2:01 pm

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Nebuchadnezzar Connoisseur 87 04 jan 2023 10:55 pm

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Docsarvis4444 Expert Senior 90 20 aug 2024 4:00 am
Visited both distillery locations recently. This offering displays the great attributes of Arran and it's profile accentuated over 18 years. This is the real deal A superior dram!
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Нос88Nose is delicate and not overpowering. But it is rich and full. Honey, cake, raisin and ginger in subtle waves. Just a couple of drops of water and the nose expands beautifully. Some mild peat and fruit notes emerge.
Вкус93The sherry has really worked it's magic. Not overpowering. No sherry bomb here. Perfect balance. Smooth and supple. So smooth. Very good entry with slightly charred oak, sherry, vanilla, nutmeg and a hint of cardamom. No bite but a tick of spice that excites the pallet. Chewey and very complex with cocoa notes, glove leather and caramel lurking in the back ground. Time in the glass opens and adds malted cereal and butter notes. A superior dram. One of the best Arrans I have had tasted.
Финиш89Finish is exceptionally long with sherry, charred oak and heather. Terminates with slight butter and a note of salinity. This really lingers. Soft and flavorful. Very nice.
Barney9359 Connoisseur 86 05 dec 2024 6:58 pm

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Soysauce_Sommelier Expert Junior 87 21 feb 2025 3:32 am
The 18-year-old is a perfect example of that—well-balanced, smooth, and complex. My only gripe? It’s not as widely available as it should be, and the price has been creeping up. But if you find a bottle at a good price, grab it.
duranadavid Expert Senior 90 23 apr 2026 8:20 pm
aroma: delicate, sweet, dark fruit, dried apricots Taste: dense, sweet. Dried apricots, sherry, jam Beautiful, dense whisky with a taste of overripe fruit
Glenrothes1973 Connoisseur 87 27 jul 2026 10:24 pm
Tried from a 2cl sample

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LeChiffre Connoisseur 88 29 jan 2020 6:16 pm
Very nice balance of sour, fruity notes and spiciness. Plus the ginger spiciness - I like it a lot. Overall balanced and not very complex, but still not boring. For me a wonderful standard for the home bar. (Rating: +)
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Нос88Sweet; sour and fruity; colorful fruit basket; Oranges; Raisins; Vanilla sauce; Spices; delicate beautifully integrated oak wort
Вкус88gentle fruity sweet and sour taste; which is quickly complemented by a fine spiciness as a counterpoint; Oranges; Grapefruit; fine tingling ginger spiciness lies on the tongue; Chocolate notes Great balance of fruity sweetness and spiciness. Everything is very harmonious
Финиш87medium length; spicy; sour and fruity; Grapefruit; dark chocolate; some milk coffee; delicately tart oak flavor; Ginger spiciness
Igor_Gudimov Expert Senior 87 05 dec 2020 1:23 am
Very powerful sherry and oak dram
alex..w..fan Connoisseur 86 03 jun 2021 6:57 pm
21 21 22 22 86 Delicious, even 18, drinkable, not difficult for its age, but good!
Koning Connoisseur 85 26 jul 2021 10:43 am
Had this in a line-up with six Arrans, this was by far the darkest in colour (also compared to the 21). It's definitely more sherried than the old 18 years from 2016/2017 (wb id 79561). Still, it is no real sherry bomb. It has good and interesting flavours, but it's also a bit shy and collapes at the finish.
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Нос86Citrus fruits and pineapple. Milk chocolate with hazelnuts, croissant, honey, shoe polish coffee. A nice array of flavours, but it requires some effort: it's quite closed at first.
Вкус87Starts with the signature Arran fresh and sour citrus fruits, followed by 'darkness': dark chocolate, figs, crème brûlée and roasted peanuts.
Финиш83Vanilla essence, sour citrus fruits, bitter coffee and a oaky spiciness that morphs into soapy coriander.
Issie Connoisseur — 04 jan 2022 1:17 pm
03.01.2022
hazelburnboy Member Senior 88 04 may 2022 8:59 pm
AX1654XA Expert Senior 88 09 jan 2023 7:45 pm
Blender Glass
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Нос88Bright dark fruits, raisins, cognac motif of Armenia, coffee aromas. heavy beefy
Вкус89Sweet, sugary, berry, creamy
Финиш88Long, wood is present, very interesting long raisin finish
riven1824 Expert Senior 89 30 may 2023 3:44 pm

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Barney9359 Connoisseur 86 22 nov 2024 5:47 pm

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junyvyao Connoisseur 86 25 jan 2025 4:22 pm

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Izzino Connoisseur 94 11 aug 2025 7:58 pm
Aroma: beautiful, heavy, dense shot, overripe fruit, dark honey, chocolate, dried apricots Taste: very sweet, fruity, jammy - at the same time dense, spicy, full - an excellent shot
kevinmrn Member Senior 89 22 oct 2025 11:49 pm
Tasted this blind against Glendronach 21, love doing these blinds, as I get over confident and more then often get them completely wrong.
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Нос88More muted and a bit more funky, some more vinegar, strawberrie jam, leather notes come up at the back rather then the front
Вкус89Strawberries and cream, lemon pie, banana, very sweet, caramel chocolate
Финиш90Some tropical spice on the finish, pineapple
paaliversen Expert Senior 87 03 feb 2026 9:00 pm
Fruity and balanced
maltaholic Connoisseur 88 24 feb 2020 9:54 am
Wow! What a nice aroma. It smells like it looks! Warm and sweet, almost classy. Intense sherry, fine wood. The taste is then stronger, full-bodied, tart, with slightly bitter barrel notes. Not quite as fruity anymore. But quite complex and expressive. Very good!
Jakomo Expert Junior 89 19 jan 2021 11:06 pm

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Monte Gehro Connoisseur 87 07 feb 2021 6:08 pm
For me a great balanced malt, sherry, dark fruits, pleasant oak flavor. Well put together, Arran!

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Issie Connoisseur — 28 mar 2021 3:40 pm
JJKATED Expert Senior 84 08 feb 2022 6:08 pm

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WhiskyMue Expert Senior 87 25 feb 2022 7:54 pm

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Vas Connoisseur 88 11 aug 2023 7:51 pm

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MrGlenfarclas Connoisseur 89 05 sep 2024 7:48 pm
A very nice bottling. And after tasting the 2020 successor, I am even more aware of how delicate this 2019 is.
malograna Expert Senior 88 31 may 2026 7:13 am
Islay1815 Expert Senior 86 22 aug 2020 8:13 pm

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AmmitMitchum Expert Senior 80 18 nov 2020 10:52 pm
I do love a strong sherry influence on whisky, but this is an overkill for me. Nose is very nice - sherry and fruit. Taste is lacking for me though. very one-dimensional sweetness with slight hints of dried fruit and tiny bit of spice. Very short finish with hints of vanilla and quite alcohol-y for an 18yo.
ctu Connoisseur 88 24 feb 2021 10:29 am

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Ambition2023 Member Senior 96 19 mar 2021 2:15 am
Sherry bomb!
Simon Stood Connoisseur 89 14 nov 2021 1:30 pm
Nice, honest Arran. High level for regular release. Balanced. Sweet - tart, for lovers of classic sherry aging. 22-22.5-22.5-22.5
milkbonez Expert Junior 88 11 dec 2021 2:38 am
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Нос89Very nice dark plum profile. Also has a powdered cinnamon-sugar thing going on. Thick red jam, slightly nutty but not like some other sherry bombs. Plum, figs are the main fruits with some pomegranate.
Вкус88Quite the pomegranate profile again. Dried Cherries/red fruit, red raisins, dates and plums.
Финиш87Long, somewhat drying, oak, and musty sweetness.
YD84 Expert Senior 89 22 jan 2022 8:16 pm
Caramelised apples, pears, old leather, chocolate coated oranges, pineapple, dark malts, tobacco, ginger, cherries, mocha, butterscotch. Long finish. The sherry is there but it does not dominate, even though the intensely dark colour might suggest otherwise. Soft, rich, complex and harmonious.

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Mapl Connoisseur 90 24 apr 2022 7:29 am

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RobNagtegaal Expert Senior 85 30 oct 2022 2:11 pm
Nose: thick, very sweet with  raisins, peach nutmeg, chocolate some vanilla Pallet: full and rich lots of spice. Finish: nutmeg some oaky dryness
FoivosSoueref Expert Senior 86 20 jun 2023 9:39 pm

нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85

JBKwb Connoisseur 86 02 mar 2024 10:04 pm

нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85

mrtoxiique Expert Junior 81 10 sep 2024 2:08 pm
It has distinct sherry aromas and therefore seems older than it is. At cask strength, this would be a top whisky for the winter
Plutolim Expert Senior 88 11 apr 2026 9:37 am

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Chris Ha Member Junior 97 07 jan 2021 11:46 am
Absolutely the best 18 year old I've ever had in my glass. Fantastic strong start, long-lasting sweetness and spectacular finish. absolutely fantastic at a great price.
djmaxliving Expert Junior 86 07 feb 2021 9:01 pm
The nose has a slightly off-putting note which makes it a little less enjoyable without water. Reasonably priced for what you get but nothing mind-blowing.
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Нос87Strawberry pencil sweet, mint, spicy, chocolate powder, oaky and over riped fruits infused, caramel, sulphur and tobacco.
Вкус87Spicy, ginger, spirity, chocolate, burnt sugar & strawberry pencils.
Финиш85Light bitterness, spice and tannins.
Whisky Hamster Expert Senior 80 10 mar 2021 2:21 pm
At least my batch (first of the new line-up?) was disappointment. Very dark-brownish for a standard 18 yo, but the taste could not fulfill the promise given by the color. Not elegant as the previous version of the 18, not overly complex, tasted younger than 18 as if medicore casks were used. I wonder how the color got into the malt when the sherry was not dark but rather bright sherry influence with citrus fruit notes, oak tannins that kept be baffling. Even with time and air it did not become distinctly better. Let's hope newer batches are better.
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Нос85Bright sherry taste, more citrussy with some tobacco notes
Вкус78Unbalanced, rather simple. Taste does not reflect the color, seems like cheat - not even PX sweetness - sherry finish. No distinct Arran distillery character. Lackluster. Seems a bit waterey, too, despite the 46 abv.
Финиш78Short to medium long, some oak tannis remain, some of the cheap bright sherry notes, too.
Indianerhäuptling Connoisseur 89 01 apr 2021 9:30 pm

нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88

craide Connoisseur 87 17 may 2021 8:05 pm
Quite simply kept sherry malt that knows how to work without any problems. Everything in a simple but tasty and good way to the point. Great nose that makes you want more.
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Нос88Relatively soft, gentle start with spices and a typical sherry note that is not very intrusive. Nice vinous notes with gingerbread spice come out with. Fruity berries, cherries and plums bring sweet ones with them. Some tobacco and milk chocolate in the background. In addition, now and then pleasant wood aromas and nice notes of coffee.
Вкус87At the beginning it develops a slightly warming mouthfeel before oak spices and a slightly peppery spiciness take over. But everything is beautifully harmonious. The dark fruits here alternate a little with a slight acidity. Maybe something like grapefruit or lemon. Only subtle tobacco notes and the sweetness is a little less clear to me here.
Финиш85Medium-long finish, chocolate, fruity-sweet, slightly bitter milk moments with a note of white pepper.
Cask1988 Connoisseur — 20 jan 2022 2:29 pm
Quite a rub on the first batch of Arran 18. So Much that it hasn’t been available for quite a while. Luckily it’s back on the shelves again. Oh, and it’s a good swimmer! :)
Gaija Expert Senior 88 02 feb 2022 4:29 pm
Italian amaretti biscuits, orange blossom, cinnamon and other sweet spices, raspberry eau-de-vie : yep, we are well with the markers of modern sherry, but I must say it is done quite well here !
MaltVader Connoisseur 87 18 oct 2022 6:15 pm
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Нос88Quite fresh, perfumed, wild honey, a mix of red and orchard fruits, there are currants here, but also yellow plums and dried apricots, caramel, nuts, leather, vanilla, spicy oak shavings
Вкус87Continuing on the nose, fresh and sweet, more orchard fruit, peach, plum, spicy oak shavings, leather, nuts, spices, caramel, vanilla
Финиш87Medium, fruity, smooth, sweet, the spiciness of ginger and spices is replaced by nuts, cardamom, honey and fruits
ramyres Expert Senior 83 07 feb 2023 9:46 am
soft, butterscotch, peach, pineapple, spices
Mugis Expert Senior 88 30 mar 2025 6:22 pm
leejseo Expert Senior 87 07 jun 2025 10:36 am

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

ppeti013 Member Junior 98 09 feb 2026 11:55 pm
amazing
Othorion Connoisseur 87 01 nov 2020 11:24 am

нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

ms_th Member Senior 88 10 jan 2021 6:18 pm

нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 87

ezioaudit Connoisseur 87 07 feb 2021 9:13 am
Cask1988 Connoisseur — 20 jan 2022 2:29 pm
Quite a rub on the first batch of Arran 18. So Much that it hasn’t been available for quite a while. Luckily it’s back on the shelves again. Oh, and it’s a good swimmer! :)
DistiLesha Connoisseur 87 20 jun 2022 8:34 pm
Great whisky! Complex, collected, oily! Nothing to complain about, maybe not too complex. I guess it seemed to me that it turned out so well thanks to the cool bourbon barrels in the blend - I can't believe that they are not there! 22 23 21 21
zzqfyl Connoisseur 88 23 jul 2022 10:06 am

нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

Dram The Man Expert Junior 90 12 dec 2022 5:03 pm

нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 89

Fdu17 Expert Senior 87 02 jan 2023 3:37 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 86

_Itachi Expert Senior 88 03 feb 2024 5:12 pm

нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88

Punkindrublic Member Senior 89 17 aug 2024 12:01 am
Nose gets more complex after 15 minutes in the glass.
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Нос90Very complex. Sherry, green fruit (apple, pear), wood spice, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, after that dark fruit.
Вкус89Sweet sherry, dried fruit, Wiener melange, banana split.
Финиш89Medium spice, long sweetness.
BlendedTavo Member Junior 84 01 apr 2026 8:11 am
The nose is sweet, fruity, and also powerful. The cask and spice definitely come through. Very interesting in terms of taste! Sweet and spicy, alternating!
maltandgrains Expert Senior 83 10 aug 2026 3:08 pm

нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 82

Johnny_Starkiller Expert Junior 88 06 nov 2020 10:18 am

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 89

Lorion Connoisseur 89 21 nov 2020 12:43 am
What a great whisky! A prime example of a whisky from the sherry barrel. Sherry and oak in wonderful harmony. 89 points.
Totoro Connoisseur 84 23 jan 2021 7:44 pm
This may just be my personal preference, but I would've liked less overt sherry here – perhaps as in the wonderful old 14-year-old. And I wonder what an all-bourbon Arran 18 (in the style of the current Deanston 18) would be like.
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Нос86A lot of sherry (dry Oloroso style), cranberries, christmasy baking spices, umami, trail mix and leather. Beneath the sherried overcoat, you can still sense some of the typical tart and citric Arran character. Pretty flawless, but also completely unsurprising. I feel like there would be zero added benefit in buying a whole bottle vs just a sample. No mysteries, rough edges, or anything else, really that would warrant long-term interest.
Вкус82I don't know, man. Somehow the combination of intense sherry and Arran spirit never works for me. The mellow, sumptuous vibe that Oloroso-centered maturation creates clashes with the pronounced acidity that Arran often displays. There's also a weird fizzy citric feeling to the palate, which doesn't fit at all with my idea of a sherried malt. To be sure, this is better than the old (ca. 2016) 18-year-old, whose sherry influence was a touch rubbery and artificially sweet-seeming, but I still wouldn't need more than a dram of this. However, if you like your sherried whiskies rather sour, fizzy-dry and tart, this is well worth a look. And the sweetness does return in the finish (see below).
Финиш84Aceto balsamico, redcurrant, brown sugar, cinnamon pastry.
Saftkenner Connoisseur 88 03 apr 2021 6:03 pm
Arran is really warming up and can look forward to a golden future... An impressively dark and wonderfully complex sherry bottling that, with its decidedly bitter nature, demands a lot of time and attention.
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Нос88A powerful and spicy sherry nose that invites further exploration. Ripe plums, raisins, cinnamon, licorice, anise, dried orange slices, preserved cherries, tobacco, leather, light vanilla, European oak.
Вкус88Powerful, slightly oily and slightly dry, delicate tannins, preserved plums and cherries, strawberries, raspberries, passion fruit, tobacco, espresso, oak spice, vanilla, leather, dark chocolate.
Финиш87Medium to long finish with strong oak spice, vanilla, dark chocolate, cherries, plums and passion fruit.
MyLastChance Connoisseur 88 12 apr 2021 9:27 pm

нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87

Sander79 Expert Senior 86 09 may 2021 11:15 am

нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 84

eddi14 Expert Senior 89 28 nov 2021 11:51 am

нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89

lucero Connoisseur 87 30 mar 2022 5:23 pm

нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86

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18-year-old 46% ABV
Sherry Whiskybase
70 cl
138.90 €
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IslandsArran — -51.6% 144.00 € +3.5% 127.05 € -9.3%
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