Scotch tape dedicated to the poet should be refined and refined. This is exactly what Robert Burns whiskey from the Isle of Arran turned out to be.
It is noteworthy that only the local distillery is entitled to use the portrait and signature of the famous Scottish poet on the labels of their products.
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History of the brand
Located in the Firth of Clyde, the Isle of Arran is famous for its unique relief and amazing natural beauty. For the combination of mountainous and flat areas in a compact area, it was even nicknamed “Scotland in miniature.” It was this corner with a special microclimate and clean water that was chosen by the Curry family for the construction of a distillery.
The Isle of Arran Distillers was founded in 1994 near the village of Lokhranza and became the only whiskey company on the island. Her predecessors curtailed their activities at the beginning of the XNUMXth century.
In 1997, in honor of the opening of the guest center, Elizabeth II visited the new distillery, who was presented with two barrels of freshly made drink for her grandchildren Charles and Harry. They are still peacefully “slumbering” in the warehouse.
In 2007, Isle of Arran Distillers won the Scottish Distillery of the Year title.
During its short history, Lochranza Distillery has managed to become the protagonist of several local legends. It is said that during the construction a pair of golden eagles built a nest on its territory, which was taken as a good sign. Therefore, all work was postponed until the moment when the chicks grow up and leave their “father’s house”.
There is also a belief that Robert Burns himself, known not only as a poet, but also as a connoisseur of whiskey, “peeps” into the company’s warehouses in order to “take his share from the angels.”
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Manufacturing specifics
When creating their whiskey, the Curry family adheres to traditional distillation methods:
Scottish barley is used exclusively as a raw material, water with a peaty-smoky aroma is taken from the Izon Bjorah spring.
Fermentation tanks (washbacks) are made from Oregon pine wood.
Distillation is carried out in high copper cubes with a “swan neck”.
For maturation, carefully selected oak barrels from sherry, bourbon and other noble drinks are used.
Species overview
The Robert Burns Single Malt
Light, smooth single malt whiskey golden color, aged in two types of casks (sherry and bourbon).
Aroma: Sweet, creamy, with notes of honey, glazed pecans and fresh summer fruits.
Malt, vanilla, apple and citrus tones are felt on the palate, which are gradually replaced by spicy and oak accents.
Finish: clean, with hints of milk chocolate and hazelnuts. It is good both in its pure form and in combination with ice, water, as part of long drinks.
The Robert Burns Blend
A blended drink of an amber-golden hue, the heart of which is Arran Single Malt whiskey.
Aroma: tart, refreshing, raspberry-almond with notes of toffee and toasted oak.
Taste: dry, light, with hints of sweet apple and licorice, a thin peat-smoky plume.
Finish: fresh, warming, with a lingering vanilla sweetness. Also available in standard and miniature version.
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Relevance: 28.05.2019
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