ny1912 scored this whisky 89 points 
Arran Kildonan & Pladda Island
- Whiskybase ID
- WB158705
- Category
- Single Malt
- Distillery
- Bottler
- Distillery Bottling
- Bottling serie
- The Explorers Series - Volume 3
- Bottled
- 2020
- Stated Age
- 21 years old
- Casktype
- Sherry Butts, Puncheons and Ruby Port Pipes
- Number of bottles
- 9000
- Strength
- 50.4 % Vol.
- Size
- 700 ml
- Barcode
- 5060044483882
- Added on
- 20 may 2020 10:19 pm by Spitfire73
Average value
€ 239.24
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Whisky reviews for Arran Kildonan & Pladda Island
53 users have left 54 reviews for this whisky. Average rating is 88.98 points.
ny1912 scored this whisky 89 points
Dramming Dutchman scored this whisky 89 points
A very nice dram which needed a drop of water to open it up. I like the nose best but the finish is lovely too, 3 minutes after swallowing the taste is still powerfull there.-
First impression 88 but a drop of water opened it up much more so easy 90 now.
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zapfdaniel scored this whisky 88 points
romantickizzel scored this whisky 90 points
Superb but totally port cask driven. Tastes like a cask strength Ararat Nairi 20yo. Side by side these are very similar. Would be nice to get more typical Arran character in there but who cares- it's delicious.Finn2206 scored this whisky 90 points
WhiskyCasual scored this whisky 88 points
larswehmeier scored this whisky 89 points
Delicious dram that shows off all of its genes to the full. Sherry + port + maritime island flavors. Goes great together!-
vinous, grapes, sweet, mild, citrus.
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warming, creamy, chocolaty, raisins.
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mild, maximum medium length, chocolaty.
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lucero scored this whisky 87 points
bankimate scored this whisky 89 points
VEF206 scored this whisky 88 points
Dris scored this whisky 88 points
abcmeuric did not rate this whisky
Had a glass of this one right at the opening of the bottle, then another a few months later. Both didn't impress me. Now the bottle is ending and I'm having a last one, so let's see.
N : sherry (thanks captain obvious), toffee, hazelnuts. Very light but very nice herbal note (verbena or chamomille ?). Pepper and a few red fruits. Globally sweet and well done, except for a bit of alcohol tickling, but neither powerful, complex nor delicate.
M : spicier and more acidic. Sherried bitterness (nutskin) I'm not fond of. Orange peels and dark chocolate (I'm fond of). Dry, with an under-average body.
F : still on the bitter side, but lighter. Fresh first, with verbena and overinfused green tea (read : astringency). Ends on a note of rose perfume.
Didn't take water very well in my different tries. More spices, orange peels, chocolate and alcohol on the nose. In the mouth everything is flattened, developping notes of Curaçao. Ends with a green tree bark impression.
I'm not fond of the bitter profile, but this whisky isn't as successful as the reviews made me believe. I believe they aged well an average spirit. That fits the general profile of recent Arran releases. 6/10gaboruso scored this whisky 89 points
Will_iam scored this whisky 89 points
geriud scored this whisky 88 points
stalker1971 scored this whisky 90 points
dapoinbua scored this whisky 92 points
yorkieterror scored this whisky 90 points
My joint favourite of the series next to the Lochranza Castle. Both are well composed and balanced but just show different character/styles. This is the more Sherry forward.-
Wonderful Sherry notes at play here. Pain au Raisin (and all the constituent parts), sticky malt loaf, dried cranberries, toffee pennies, almonds, nutmeg, hints of cinnamon and ginger.
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Sits well in the mouth; creamy and coating. Granola, drizzled in golden and maple syrup, sticky toffee, strong tea and citrus peel.
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Long and dry with sweet raisins and ginger cake.
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elipszis scored this whisky 93 points
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buttery
raisins
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oranges
dark chocolate
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dark choclate
woody
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winy
musty
mushroom
sherry
long finish
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Julia E S did not rate this whisky
Sample testing
This whisky is very uncomplicated to enjoy despite its age. The sweetness of the port and the pleasant oak aromas harmonize really well and make the whole thing really tasty.
A lot of vinous aromas combined with leather and earthy aromas. The earthy aromas remind me of an autumn walk in the forest when the leaves are fading away so nicely.
Nice long finish in which the oak nicely complements the sweetness of the wine barrels.
A very successful bottling! From my point of view, the wine barrels could only be a little more subtle. (Potential 92+)Dram Brigade scored this whisky 87 points
Comet67 scored this whisky 87 points
Andytka3 scored this whisky 90 points
1601) Arran, 21YO, Kildonan & Pladda Island, The Explorers Series Volume 3-
N- Rather unusual 100% sherry mature then finished in Ruby Port cask. Superior well aged sherry notes shows with thick flow of unsweetened chocolate rolled over gingered coffee. Tint of mineral and stewed berries go along toasted herbs, nutty and spirits soaked raisins. Without any Bourbon cask in the vat, this remains dark and low-lying but boosted with much alluring substance. (91/22)
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P- Masculine and full mouthfeel, lightly oxidize sherry notes with dried plum carry through, stewed berries drifts in before whelmed by rich oak spices and bitter sweet caramelized malt candy. (92/23)
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F- Long, waxy oak fading out with oxidized nuances. Dark, complex and balance with semi dry dark sherry at hearts with teasing sweet port. (91/22)
B/B- 93/23 Elegantly aged with fine depth to explores.
Weighted Rate- 90pt
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chrisyeo scored this whisky 87 points
Nose - Sherry honey sweetness , easy to nose , fruity
Taste - Sweetness , then very mild peppery spice
Finish - Medium lingering sherry sweetness, some wood
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Sherry honey sweetness , easy to nose , fruity
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Sweetness , then very mild peppery spice
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Medium lingering sherry sweetness, some wood
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Soderberg scored this whisky 88 points
Cipidos scored this whisky 90 points
StephenG scored this whisky 90 points
Joint86 scored this whisky 91 points
Excellent balanced very interesting whisky. % alcohol is very comfortable. Disposable for a long thorough tasting and analysis of derivatives.-
Complex, delicate. Vanilla-floral and fruity motifs are well intertwined with an excellent sherry bouquet of prunes, cocoa, dark chocolate, caramel, barberry
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Dense, rich, rich in derivatives. Toffee, strong tea, black currant, dried fruits, spices
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Very long, slightly astringent, but not heavy. Spices, spices, a little oak.
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Lu Cifer scored this whisky 89 points
abcmeuric did not rate this whisky
Right after opening the bottle, it doesn't impress. Very much on the red fruit side, but not really as candied as I expected. On the bitter side of sherry which I'm not fond of. Nice spices though and seem overall complex. I'm coming back to this in some months for sure.Ninofdram scored this whisky 90 points
Derufus scored this whisky 90 points
dongolzo81 scored this whisky 91 points
Really good stuff. I wouldn't have trusted Arran;). Heavy modern sherry profile, very spicy and ideally complemented by the port influences. Balanced between fruity sweetness, leathery age and spice in your face. Very long, complex and pleasant finish.
My association:
You come to a room without a window, everything including the ceiling is made of polished mahogany, there are old leather wing chairs inside. Raisins and dark chocolate are on the table. A servant comes and brings fresh cherries. The smell of coffee draws in. And fruit cake. I sit down and stay there for a long time. I like itMoses scored this whisky 87 points
I had already struggled for nice words for this wonderful malt, so I noticed the notes of "schero". Just like that ! .... Thanks goes out to Robert. Described wonderfully. There is nothing to improve or add. :)
Only on the points did we not agree.
Additionally, thanks to André for the great rehearsal.Expraesi scored this whisky 89 points
sarthur71 scored this whisky 88 points
toklian scored this whisky 85 points
N21 P21 F21 B22KonstUA scored this whisky 86 points
Nose 21, taste 21.5, finish 22, balance 21.5ConvalRen scored this whisky 87 points
alex..w..fan scored this whisky 86 points
22 22 21 22 87
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tasty, sweetish but soundlySimon Stood scored this whisky 90 points
22/23/22.5/22.5JNuyts scored this whisky 86 points
Funtik scored this whisky 88 points
22/22/22/22claymore84 scored this whisky 90 points
Tasted on 09-20-2020 at Lochranza Distillery.nallacam scored this whisky 89 points
HedonistMan scored this whisky 93 points
It's amazing-
Sherry, port, flowers, some spicy
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Long and nice
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Kovalyoff scored this whisky 89 points
Glass blenders. Stood for 20 minutes.
Aroma: excellent sherry, fruity-polished with tones of old lacquered wood. Cool, but nothing out of the ordinary and multi-layered.
Taste: excellent, sherry and wood, turning into varnish, and then into fruits (raisins, figs and prunes, sun-dried bananas), which remain in the form of a long pleasant aftertaste ...
Posh Malt.
89SherryDrone scored this whisky 90 points
Go with an open mind. U will be pleasantly surprised. This one is quite good.
Packed similar to the previous 2 editions, the tim box is quite flimsy. Mine had some bends. The seller was willing to exchange but all of them had some minor damages.
A limited edition of ‘9000’ bottles at 50.4%. Well it strictly is not limited then. Matured in sherry butts and puncheons and finished in ‘Ruby’ port casks.
Color: Mahogany. Copperish ruby.
Nose: Manuka honey, caramel custard, Very robust. Bursting with flavours. Heavy influence of the port wine cask finish. Red cherries, sweetened custard, raspberries, sultanas, cranberries, and some aniseed. A bit of sugared almonds and cloves but more sweet.
Palate: The distillery character still exists. Not overshadowed by the casks. Loads of cream custard, kiwi fruits with some oak spice and peppercorns in mid palate. Rose petals and sandalwood. The port cask influence dominates the ex-sherry cask influence. Full bodied. Thick and viscous. Vintage feel from its age reflects. Some sweet dates. Milk chocolate. Excellent. Brilliant.
Finish: Long. Juicy. Sugar dusted berries and some rose. Port wine influence shines with that ‘berry’ and ‘honey’ woven finish. Some powdered cardamom flavour lasts.
Its a sweet dessert whisky. Alright. But it is also superb and a terrific vintage dram thats full of robust flavours. Go with an open mind and try it. U would love it.Igitor scored this whisky 90 points
whiskyinstitut scored this whisky 91 points
A terrific dram that fully exploits the advantages of a small batch release. A lot of character like in single casks and on the other hand the complexity of a vatting.-
A mixture of sherry flavors, nice and sweet, sugar beet syrup, forest honey, leather, deep wood notes, a touch of mineral notes with citrus and a little dried ginger - the character of the distillery is clearly fighting its way past the barrel, I could sniff my way
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Sweet and creamy, a bit spicy and quite strong but pleasant bitterness, citrus peel, very complex and interwoven
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Intense dryness and sweet raisins, the warmth and sweetness remain forever on the palate and invite you to take another sip
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Arwen scored this whisky 90 points
LeChiffre scored this whisky 87 points
What I like about this Arran in addition to the beautiful fruity sweetness is above all the interesting interplay with the ginger sharpness in my mouth that is beautifully integrated for me. That makes it exciting and works well together. But what I don't like: the price for what is offered. It is very tasty, but for> 150 euros I expect a little more.
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fruity-sweet; Oranges; Red berries; some vanilla; delicate oak flavor
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full-bodied and sweet; red fruits (berries); some chocolate; Ginger (spicy) lies on the tongue; in addition there is a clear spiciness
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medium length; spicy; Red fruits; White pepper; Ginger (spicy); delicate tart oak
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minyPB did not rate this whisky
Hello. I would like to buy metal box for this bottle. Please pm me if you have. Thanksrampah scored this whisky 87 points
The Port casks are very dominant.
If you like sweet and balanced whiskys, then you will certainly enjoy this one.
I liked "Brodick Bay" and "Lochranza Castle" a little better.
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