Arran Sherry Serenade - The Signature Series Edition 4, 9 YO, 50.0%
The fourth and final installment in The Signature Series from Arran. This expression is nine years old and has been matured in a combination of ex-Oloroso, ex-Pedro Ximénez and ex-Amontillado sherry casks.
The Arran Sherry Serenade - The Signature Series Edition 4 is available to buy in Norway this week at NOK 1499 (20899101).
Nose: Ripe red apples baked in floral honey, with creamy vanilla and rich dried fruits. Wonderfully inviting and indulgent. With time, wave after wave of fruitiness and caramel sweetness emerges.
Taste: Full bodied. This comes across as more of a symphony than a serenade! Apples and dried fruits galore, with creamy vanilla, cinnamon and red berries joining the orchestra. Hints of citrus add a brighter, fresher dimension.
Finish: Medium to long finish. The fruity symphony continues, with apples, dried fruits and red berries still playing their parts. Dark chocolate and honey now join the ensemble, bringing a deeper, richer sweetness.
Comment: A rich and harmonious fruit symphony.
Score 89/100
Sláinte!
-Thomas
