Fisherman’s Retreat Edition 14 (Cask Strength 60.8% abv)

The Fisherman’s Retreat Edition 14 single cask single malt whisky has arrived! This Arran Lochranza spirit bottled at cask strength (60.8% 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 sprit 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;
100 at 60.8% abv
50cl

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
Intense sherry notes of dried fruits, toffee, vanilla and oak lead the way in this 10 year old cask strength Lochranza, peat smoke is present throughout 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, at cask strength this hits with a powerful range of flavours, 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 spirit shines through with sweet peat smoke for a lasting and luxurious finish.

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 100 bottles available at cask strength (60.8% abv)