Speyburn Arranta Casks

Speyburn Arranta Casks is a limited NAS expression from the Rothes-based Speyside distillery — named after the Scottish Gaelic word for ‘bold’, presenting Speyburn’s clean, bourbon-oak-led character at a higher strength and in first-fill American oak casks for a more intense, vanilla-forward version of the distillery’s accessible house style.

The Arranta Casks expression uses first-fill American oak ex-bourbon casks exclusively — producing the maximum vanilla, caramel, and oak sugar character from first-fill American oak contact at 46% ABV without chill filtration. Browse all Scotch whisky at Wooden Cork.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Arranta mean?

Scottish Gaelic for ‘bold’ — referencing the more assertive, first-fill cask-forward character of the expression compared to the standard 10 Year Old’s lighter profile.

Is Speyburn Arranta Casks a step up from the 10 Year?

Different rather than simply better — the Arranta Casks is specifically about first-fill American oak intensity at 46% non-chill filtered, while the 10 Year is about approachable everyday character. Those who prefer stronger vanilla and caramel character should explore the Arranta Casks.