Fisherman’s Retreat Edition 14 (50.0% abv)

The Fisherman’s Retreat Edition 14 single cask single malt whisky has arrived! This Arran Lochranza spirit bottled at 50% abv has been maturing patiently for over 10 years in a former Yalumba Fortified Wine cask from the heart of the Barossa Valley in South Australia. A decade of cask maturation has evolved this already beautiful lightly peated spirit into a whisky of amazing depth and character that cannot be ignored. As with all of The Fisherman’s Retreat Limited Editions this truly unique expression of Lochranza is the only one of its kind to ever be produced.

Distillery – Lochranza, Isle of Arran
Cask Type – Fortified Wine
Age – 10 Years
Distilled 12/11/2013
Bottled 08/04/2024
Bottles;
373 at 50.0% abv
70cl

Appearance
Gazing upon this spirit immediately draws your attention to the beautiful vibrant colours that resonate from this bottle. Once in the glass a whole new perspective takes hold, burnt amber and copper tones blend seamlessly to keep you transfixed, a roll of the glass imparts the natural oils from both cask and spirit leaving a gentle flow of tears rolling down the glass.

Nose
Dried fruits, toffee and vanilla lead the way in this 10 year old Lochranza, a subtle note of peat is present but in no way over powering, left a little longer, blossom honey and hints of lemon zest become more apparent when left to rest.

Palate
The boldness of this dram is something to be admired indeed, following on from the nose an initial sweetness fills the palate with fruity flavours imparted from the fortified wine cask, raisins, dates and figs to name a few, honey and citrus notes are also present, the gentleness of the spirit shines through with a subtle sweet peat smoke to round off this dram in style. At 50% abv the drinker has a lot to play with here.

Finish
This single malt, single cask whisky delivers on every front! The lightly peated Lochranza spirit has worked in harmony with the Yalumba Fortified Wine Cask to produce another outstanding and distinctive Limited Edition. Only 373 bottles available at 50% abv.