Colour: Sunset Copper Nose: Dried fruits, vanilla and toffee up front. With a little water a salty tang appears, with caramelised fruits indicating a depth of flavour to come. Palate: an initial burst of brine leads onto warming toffee apples and hazelnuts. This is followed by dates, chocolate orange and spiced tea cake. The mouthfeel is overwhelmingly rich and weighty. Finish: A trademark Arran finish with cinnamon spices leading back to where the experience began, with a classic island-style salt wave balancing the sweet fruit of the palate.

104.8 proof. Cask number 1599.