Discover a celebrated limited edition from one of Scotland’s most dynamic island distilleries with the Arran 13 Year Old – Millennium Casks, a special release crafted from spirit distilled in the year 2000 and matured for 13 years in a combination of exceptional bourbon and sherry casks. Bottled at 53.5% natural cask strength, this collectible Arran showcases the distillery’s signature orchard-fruit sweetness wrapped in rich vanilla, honey, toasted oak, soft spice, and gentle coastal character. Highly prized for its purity, balance, and celebratory connection to the turn of the millennium, Arran Millennium Casks 13 Year Old has become a favourite among collectors and connoisseurs, offering superb flavour, rarity, and growing secondary-market value.
🥃 Bottle Overview
Distillery: Arran (Lochranza, Isle of Arran, Scotland)
Name: Arran 13 Year Old – Millennium Casks
Vintage: Distilled in 2000
Bottled: 2013
Age: 13 Years
ABV: 53.5% (cask strength)
Cask Type: Mix of bourbon & sherry casks
Outturn: Limited edition (small batch release)
Packaging: Presentation tube or box depending on edition
Style: Fruity, vibrant, lightly coastal single malt
🍯 Flavour Profile (Typical Notes)
A beautifully balanced, expressive Arran:
Fresh pears, apples, apricot
Honey, vanilla custard, buttered barley
Soft oak spice, cinnamon, nutmeg
Hints of citrus zest and coastal breeze
Long, warming finish with sweet malt and gentle spice
Known for being approachable yet complex, with excellent integration of bourbon and sherry influences.
🧠 Why Collectors Want It
Distilled in the year 2000, marking a significant modern milestone
Bottled at natural cask strength
Limited-edition Arran with growing desirability
Great reputation among enthusiasts for flavour quality
Increasing scarcity on the secondary market
Fits beautifully into any Arran vertical collection (Millennium, Machrie Moor, Smugglers, Icons, etc.)