Arran Smugglers' Series
The Illicit Stills Vol.1
With the Smuggler’s Series Vol.1 ‘The Illicit Stills’ we pay homage to our forebears with an Arran dram of robust body and a heavier peat influence more redolent of the whisky produced on the island in days gone by. The presence of the heavily plated Arran is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of older Bourbon barrels. In the background the rich and fruity influence of Port Pipes has resulted in a fresh, full bodied independent character.
| Brand | Arran |
| No. of bottles | 8700 |
| Cask Maturation | Un-Peated Stock: Matured in 600L Port Pipes Un-Peated Stock: Matured in 250L Sherry Hogsheads Un-Peated Stock: Matured in 200L Barrels Peated Stock (50PPM): Matured in 200L Barrels Peated Stock (14PPM): Matured in 200L Barrels |
Distilled Bottled | ? 2015 |
| Size | 70cl |
| ABV / Strength | 56.4% |
| Age | NAS |
| Varietal | Single Malt |
The High Seas Vol.2
In this Smugglers’ Series Vol.2 ‘The High Seas’ we pay tribute to the exuberant character of those striving to outwit the Government’s representatives in the pursuit of the production of the famed Arran Waters. This dram is a powerful marriage of whisky matured in the finest rum casks with time-honoured peated spirit and a rich layer of first-fill Bourbon barrel adding sweetness and fruit. The use of rum casks in the maturation serves as recognition of Arran’s importance, in years gone by, in the trade of diverse, black market liquor. The resulting liquid is complex, full of character and a perfect tribute to these independent characters of Arran.
| Brand | Arran |
| No. of bottles | 8700 |
| Cask Maturation | Rum Cask Finish: Matured in 200L American Oak Barrels Peated Stock (50PPM): Matured in 200L Ex-Bourbon Barrels Un-Peated Stock: Matured in 200L Ex-Bourbon Barrels 1st Fill |
Distilled Bottled | ? 2016 |
| Size | 70cl |
| ABV / Strength | 55.4% |
| Age | NAS |
| Varietal | Single Malt |
The Exciseman Vol.3
In this Smugglers’ Series Vol.3 ‘The Exciseman’ we conclude our popular series which pays tribute to the exuberant character of those striving to outwit the Government’s representatives in the pursuit of the production of the famed Arran Waters. The Madeira casks used in this final volume, are similar to the ones utilised by Arran’s illicit distillers, who often stored and transported locally produced whisky in old Madeira casks brought over from the continent by their smuggling counterparts. The Quarter Casks are a nod to the type of small casks which would have been the easiest to transport.
The resulting liquid is complex, full of character and a wonderful way to end a series which has so perfectly paid tribute to the independent characters of Arran over the centuries.
| Brand | Arran |
| No. of bottles | 8700 |
| Cask Maturation | Quarter Cask: Matured in 125L Ex-Bourbon Barrels Madeira Cask Maturation: Matured in 225L European Oak Barrels |
Distilled Bottled | ? 2017 |
| Size | 70cl |
| ABV / Strength | 56.8% |
| Age | NAS |
| Varietal | Single Malt |