Arran Connoisseurs Choice - Cask Strength 1996 22 Years Single Malt Whisky

Yvonne Lloyd

May 21, 2026, 21:00:57

Soft and cosy dram, bit of honey, oak and a wee spicy kick 🥃 Feels warming, easy-going, with a dry-ish finish. Nice for a quiet evening, honestly.

Faye Turner

May 20, 2026, 03:01:08

Quite a cosy dram, this. I get soft caramel, a bit of vanilla, some orchard fruit and a wee touch of spice. Feels warm and rounded, with a gentle oaky finish 😊 Easy to sip, not too shouty — just nicely comforting.

Joe Watson

May 14, 2026, 13:52:45

Right then, let’s have a wee go at this dram 🥃 Nose on it is pure honey’d vanilla and stewed orchard fruits — think pears and a touch of baked apple 🍐🍏. Gets a bit of that custard cream biscuit vibe too. Palatte’s smooth as silk, creamy almost. There’s a lovely warm spice kick, cinnamon and nutmeg, wi’ a whisper of oak char. Not a smokey beast, just a gentle wisp at the back 🕯️ Finish is medium, leaves a soft tingling spice and a slight nuttiness. Maybe a tad sweet for a proper peat head, but honestly it’s right up my street. Cracking stuff.

Patrick Clark

May 12, 2026, 04:00:57

Nose is proper citrus 🍊 and a bit of honey 🍯, familar but nice. Getting some leather and maybe old books? Smells like a comfy study. Taste hits with that smoky bacon 🥓 vibe, then turns sweet like treacle toffee. Mouthfeel is kinda thick, coats the tongue. There's a spice kick 🌶️ towards the end, warming. Finish is long, mesmirising. Leaves a dry, slightly bitter note, like dark chocolate. Honestly, sippin' this feels like a cozy hug on a cold night. Cheers! 🥃

Erin Stevens

May 11, 2026, 19:10:53

Right, so this one’s proper lush innit? First hit of smoke, kinda like a bonfire but not harsh, ya know? 🌲 Then there’s this sweet note, maybe honey or caramel? 🍯 Texture’s smooth, coats the mouth nicely. Aftertaste lingers with a bit of spice – cinnamon or nutmeg perhaps? Overall, feels warming and comforting, perfect for a chill evening. 👌 Only gripe is it’s a tad strong for sipping neat, but hey, adds character. Would defo have again.