American oak and sherry is something Arran does really well, and this one is no exception. Nose: Baked apples, straw, barley, quite a bit of oak. Raisins, mango, dried peaches. Taste: A gentle palate with fresh black pepper, oak, almonds, dried fruit. Baked apples and baking spices too. Brown sugar for sweetness. Finish: The finish is surprisingly dry and focuses more on the almond and straw aspect. Quite long, with some spices and oak. The very typical American oak + Sherry combination of Arran whiskies is quite noticeable in this one. The notes of baked apples and a focus on barley, combined with dried fruit.