Arran 10 Year

The Arran 10 Year is the flagship expression from Isle of Arran Distillers — an independent distillery founded in 1995 as the first on the island of Arran in over 150 years, and now one of the most consistently well-regarded craft distilleries in Scotland for the quality of its single malt core range.

The Isle of Arran sits in the Firth of Clyde off the west coast of Scotland, with a climate mild enough for good barley growth and coastal enough to influence maturation. The distillery operates without peat, letting the spirit and the cask do the work. The 10-year uses a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, producing a Scotch with clean malt character, light coastal influence, and the kind of accessibility that has made it a regular recommendation for anyone building out a Scotch collection beyond the Speyside standards.

Bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration, the Arran 10 has enough structure to reward proper glassware and a little patience. Browse the full Arran collection at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh and clean — vanilla cream, light heather honey, green apple, a hint of citrus, and mild coastal air
• Palate: Medium-bodied and approachable — honeyed malt, orchard fruit, light toffee, and a gentle warming spice
• Finish: Clean and medium-length with vanilla sweetness and a faint coastal mineral note

Specs

• Distillery: Isle of Arran Distillers, Lochranza, Isle of Arran
• Region: Islands, Scotland
• Age Statement: 10 Years
• Cask Type: Ex-bourbon and ex-sherry oak
• ABV: 46%
• Filtration: Non-chill filtered
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arran 10 peated?

No — Arran 10 is unpeated. The distillery produces some peated expressions under the Machrie Moor label, but the core 10-year is clean and fruit-forward without any peat influence.

How does Arran 10 compare to entry Speyside single malts like Glenfiddich 12 or Glenlivet 12?

Arran 10 is bottled at 46% non-chill filtered versus 40% for Glenfiddich and Glenlivet 12, giving it more texture and weight. The flavour profile is similar — fruit-forward and approachable — but with a slightly more coastal, less sweet character than typical Speyside expressions.