Discover a beautifully mature island single malt with the Arran 1998 Bourbon Single Cask, a rare limited-edition release showcasing the pure, fruit-forward character of early-vintage Arran spirit. Distilled in 1998 and matured exclusively in a hand-selected bourbon cask, this single cask bottling delivers exceptional clarity and depth: vibrant orchard fruits, vanilla cream, sweet malt, toasted coconut, citrus oils, gentle spice and soft coastal freshness. Bottled at natural cask strength with no chill filtration, the Arran 1998 Bourbon Single Cask represents both exceptional drinking quality and strong collector appeal, especially as early-era Arran vintages continue to rise in value and rarity.

🥃 Bottle Overview

• Distillery: Arran (Lochranza, Isle of Arran, Scotland)

• Name: Arran 1998 Bourbon Single Cask

• Vintage: 1998

• Age: Typically 17–20+ years depending on bottling date

• Cask Type: Bourbon barrel (Single Cask)

• ABV: Usually ~55–60% (cask strength varies by cask)

• Volume: 70cl

• Outturn: Limited — generally 150–250 bottles per cask

• Presentation: Tube or box depending on release year

• Style: Fruity, vanilla-led, bright coastal Highland style

If you provide the cask number (e.g., 98/xxx or 1998/xxx), I can give exact ABV, bottling year and outturn.

🍏 Flavour Profile (Typical for 1998 Bourbon Casks)

Expect a clean, expressive and elegant Arran:

• Green apple, pear, lemon zest

• Vanilla pod, crème pâtissière, honey

• Sweet malt, coconut, light pepper spice

• Toasted oak and gentle coastal minerality

• Long, bright, fruity finish with warming spice

Bourbon casks show Arran spirit in its purest and most vibrant form.

🧠 Why Collectors Want It

• Early-vintage Arran (1998), increasingly scarce

• True single-cask bottling

• Natural cask strength

• Strong citrus-fruit and vanilla profile

• Excellent reputation among Arran enthusiasts

• Consistent appreciation as older Arran stock becomes limited