Arran Barley 10 Year Old Batch 001

Arran Barley 10 Year Old Batch 001 is the first release in Arran's Arran Barley series, a single malt Scotch made from barley grown on the Isle of Arran itself, at the Currie family's Bellevue Farm. This first batch uses Optic barley. It was distilled and matured at Lochranza, aged for 10 years in first-fill bourbon barrels and second-fill sherry hogsheads, in proportions close to the classic Arran 10 Year Old. Bottled in 2025 at 50% ABV, non-chill filtered and with natural colour, it was limited to 18,000 bottles. Arran plans a new small batch each year, with each one varying by barley, casks and volume.

Nose: Fresh herbs, light citrus, gentle sweetness, vanilla and aniseed.

Palate: Spicy ginger and biscuit, oak-led vanilla, citrus and an oily texture.

Finish: Medium and dry, with lingering citrus, ginger and aniseed.

Serve: Neat, or with a splash of water.