Arran Whisky
Arran Single Island Malt WhiskyOwner: Region/district: Isle of Arran Distillers Islands (Arran) Founded: Status: Capacity: 1993 Active (vc) 750 000 litres Address: Lochranza, Isle of Arran KA27 8HJ Tel: website: 01770 830264 www.arranwhisky.com History: 1993 – Harold Currie founds the distillery. 1995 – Production starts in full on 17th August. 1996 – A one year old spirit is released. 1997 – A visitor centre is opened by the Queen. 1998 – The first release is a 3 year old. 1999 – The Arran 4 years old is released. 2002 – Single Cask 1995 is launched. 2003 – Single Cask 1997, non-chill filtered and Calvados finish is launched. 2004 – Cognac finish, Marsala finish, Port finish and Arran First Distillation 1995 are launched. 2005 – Arran 1996 is launched (6,000 bottles). Two more finishes are launched - Chateau Margaux and Grand Cru Champagne. 2006 – After an unofficial launch in 2005, Arran 10 years old is released as well as a couple of new wood finishes. 2007 – Arran is named Scottish Distiller of the Year by Whisky Magazine. Four new wood finishes and Gordon´s Dram are released. 2008 – The first 12 year old is released as well as four new wood finishes. 2009 – Peated single casks, two wood finishes and 1996 Vintage are released. 2010 – A 14 year old, Rowan Tree, three cask finishes and Machrie Moor (peated) are released. 2011 – The Westie, Sleeping Warrior and a 12 year old cask strength are released. Ovennævnte tekst er fra Malt Whisky Year Book. Tak til Ingvar Ronde, forfatter til Malt Whisky Year Book 2012 - Køb den sidste nye udgave her  |
