Arran 14 Year Old: The Sole Distillery on Arran — Bright, Fruity, Crowd-Pleasing Island Malt at 46%

Item: Arran 14 Year Old: The Sole Distillery on Arran — Bright, Fruity, Crowd-Pleasing Island Malt at 46%
Rating: 7.5
Author: Joe Whitfield

Joe Whitfield April 10, 2026 1 views

7.5 /10

EDITOR

Distillery: Isle of Arran Distillery
Type: Scotch
Age: 14 Years
ABV: 46% ABV
Price: £50

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fragrant and perfumed — peaches, brandy, ginger snaps, vanilla, citrus, caramelised apples, melon, berries, tropical fruit with a balsamic edge

Palate

Smooth and creamy — spicy summer fruits, apricots, hazelnuts, vanilla, apples, white pepper, creamy texture throughout

Finish

Lingering, spicy, biscuity — slowly drying with a hint of salt, cinnamon, pepper, malt, berry fruits, shortbread — long-lasting with coastal brine

First Impressions

Arran 14 — from the sole distillery on the Isle of Arran, established 1995. Non-chill filtered, 46%. Ex-bourbon and sherry casks.

Tasting

Perfumed peach and brandy nose. Creamy palate with summer fruits and hazelnuts. Long, spicy, biscuity finish with coastal salt. Bright, clean, crowd-pleasing.

The Verdict

Arran 14 earns a 7.5 — outstanding value for a 14-year-old non-chill-filtered island malt at £50. Arran's house style at its most polished.

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Joe Whitfield

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Joe has spent over fifteen years immersed in the whiskey industry, beginning his career at a Speyside distillery before moving into drinks journalism. As Editor-in-Chief at Whiskeyful.com, he oversees...