Presenting….. The Signature Series Edition 2 – Barrel Bonfire
The Signature Series is our four-part limited-edition series. It is a selection of Arran Single Malts which showcases the diversity of our spirit and embodies the values which are important to us. It features four unique bottlings specially chosen by Lochranza Distillery Manager Stewart Bowman and given his seal of approval.
With this bottling, we invite you to learn about the more heavily peated side of Arran matured in a Bourbon Barrel. The peated level of this bottling sits at 42ppm.
The Quarter Casks used in this bottling were sourced from a small distillery in Chicago – Koval - who use these custom built 115 litre casks to mature their Bourbon before they arrive with us in Lochranza.
The whisky in this bottling was originally filled into Bourbon Barrels in 2012. It was matured for nearly 5 and a half years, before being transferred into the Koval Quarter Casks in September 2018, where it spent the remaining 5 and a half years of its maturation time. We filled only a small number of these Quarter Casks and have not filled any more since. As such, they have a very rare place in our inventory.
Over the course of the secondary maturation, the intensity of the heavily peated whisky has taken on an even more complex and full-bodied character. The smaller the size of cask, the greater the surface contact area between the wood and the spirit, effectively creating an environment for ‘express’ maturation. The resulting
whisky has the benefit of more intense flavours which add depth and greater nuance to the final dram. Smokier notes mingle with the well-loved charred citrus and sweet vanilla spices of Arran Single Malt, evoking a bonfire made from barrel staves.
Our Barrel Bonfire is bottled at 50% Vol, as always non-chill filtered and with no added colouring.
A first for Glengoyne, this brand new expression is matured exclusively in First Fill Bourbon and Virgin Oak Casks sourced from North America. These casks are charred for less than a minute allowing the Glengoyne spirit to shine, unladen.
White Oak sings of vibrant wood and bright citrus, unripe banana and a hint of violets. The palate is soft and playful with touches of creme brulee, fruit gums and pineapple. At 48% the finish is long and smooth, giving flavours of toffee apple.
Included in Forbes 'The 8 Best Single Malt Scotch Whiskies in 2025 - According to Experts' Scoring 98 points at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) "If you like your whisky elegant, balanced, and refreshingly straightforward, this one's for you. It's proof that great wood can do as much for a whisky as age or smoke."
A superb value Speyside whisky from Aultmore distillery, this batch is made up of just three ex-Bourbon barrels. Smooth, warming and classic, with notes of pear drops, vanilla ice cream, lemon drizzle cake and gentle oak toast.
COLOUR : Pure Gold
AROMA : Rich, sweet, aromatic and fruity, baked banana bread and syrupy sponge pudding fill the senses. Notes of treacle trot into a distinctive whiff of burning cedarwood. A splash of water releases a bounty of tropical fruits. Eucalyptus oil mingles with and soft, aromatic smoke.
TASTE : Zesty notes of lime and sweet peaches canter across the palate. A burst of rich smoked fruit and baked bread prance into antiseptic lozenges, creosote, and aniseed. Soft barley malt combines with nutmeg and peat smoke.
FINISH : The influence of these rare Madeira casks is undeniable. A whimsically smoky finish welcomes a long and lingering aftertaste of menthol, clove, wood smoke and camphor.
This bottle is true whisky dedication, a celebration of American Oak sherry cask maturation from beginning to end. Quercus Alba Distinction begins its journey in the oak forests of North America, before being imported into Spain where these casks are carefully crafted in the ‘sherry triangle’ over the course of six years.
The staves are left to air dry in the Mediterranean sun before being assembled and toasted by experienced coopers. Finally, the Oloroso sherry seasoning takes place, before the casks travel to Tamdhu.
Over time, our vibrant new-make spirit combines with the American Oak sherry cask to deliver rich fruity flavours and a wonderful natural amber colour.
Bottled solely from the contents of one expertly chosen barrel, this expression of Elijah Craig is the pinnacle of Bourbon craftsmanship. Bold, robust, and incredibly complex, 18-Year-Old presents a rare and unique opportunity to sip some of the oldest Bourbon in Kentucky.
Nothing about this whisky is typical - it's Finnish and made with malted rye. It defies comparison, intriguing the palate with a certain earthy savouriness and a grassy edge. Matured in new American oak like most American rye whiskey, giving it familiar notes of caramel and vanilla - but that's where the similarity ends.
A richly sherried, indulgent Irish whiskey, drawn from a small selection of Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez and Pajarete casks and encompassing Pot Still, Grain and Malt components. An excellent exposition of the blending tradition that defined Ireland's whiskey heyday.
Sweet nose with notes of dried fruit, nutmeg spice, honey, caramelized walnuts and a gentle touch of oak
Initial spicy notes of cinnamon and clove fade to reveal grape syrup which coats the palate, with raisins, figs,candied cherries and a hint of liquor ice
Something very unusual here - a Manuka wood smoked New Zealand single malt! We were blown away when we tried this. It's properly savoury, with layers of complexity involving notes of bonfire smoke, lemon zest, roasted pineapple and toasted almond. A novel, and brilliant, Islay alternative.
Nose Peach and dried apricot, sweet butterscotch, vanilla cream, citrus zest, synthetic bananas and gooey malt.
Palate Toffee first and foremost, with notes of barley malt, gingerbread, tropical fruits, honeyed pipe tobacco lveas, black pepper, roasted chestnut and freshly cut hay.
Finish Medium length with vanilla and dried tropical fruit.
A single barrel bottling of Eagle Rare 10 Year Old, drawn from Barrel 035 and available only at Cambridge Wine Merchants. Went into barrel in 2015 matured in warehouse N, floor 4 before being bottled on the 45% ABV.
On the nose, this barrel opens with deep layers of toasted oak, dark caramel, and vanilla bean, underpinned by hints of dried orange peel and cinnamon stick. The palate is rich and expansive, revealing notes of honey-roasted nuts, cherry compote, and a dusting of baking spice. A silky texture leads to a long, warming finish with lingering flavours of leather, dark chocolate, and sweet tobacco.
A super-limited release from the outstanding White Peak distillery, this is an 'anti Black Friday' bottling exclusive to high-street retailers. Only 295 bottles have been drawn from a single Portuguese Moscatel wine barrique, which has imparted notes of Battenberg cake, orange peel, cinnamon buns, yoghurt coated raisins and candied ginger.
Matured in a combination of white, tawny and ruby Port barrels. It is supposed to be a full-on Talisker with robust flavours and a subtle finishing. Bottled at 59.7% ABV.
One of Scotland's most underrated distilleries, Ardmore produces a robust spirit with a certain earthy smokiness thanks to the use of Highland peat. This expression, matured in second-fill Oloroso butts, combines savoury characteristics of smoked brisket and bonfire with notes of sultana, candied orange peel and pastel de nata.
A mystery whisk(e)y, from a mystery country, made with mystery grain(s). Each bottle is worth at least £49.99, with some worth £120 and many more in between! A great chance to grab a serious bargain and to try something new and esoteric.
A small batch of four standard barrels from Glencadam Distillery have been used to create this Highland Single Malt, distilled in 2011 and aged for eleven years. With its new make character boasting fragrant floral notes and orchard fruits, Glencadam is a delicously silky and moreish dram, increasingly popular as a distinguished single malt.
COLOUR: Amber
AROMA:
Very distinctively oily, with touches of extra virgin olive oil, sweet briar wood, aromatic herbs (coriander & sage) and a suggestion of smoked lemon peel. A splash of water releases more oiliness, like linseed oil, a gentle waxiness, and a burst of perfumed, aromatic carbolic soap, and finally, a whiff of crème brulee
TASTE:
A soft, oily, mouthcoating texture leads into a rich, sweet, smoky palate, with hints of oak moss, treacle, aniseed lozenges and a lovely, sweet, woody/balsamic flavour. This is then followed by smoked apricots and eucalyptus oil
Finally comes a lingering, sweet/smoky aftertaste, with a touch of cumin, cardamon and the merest hint of coconut
Peat smoke dominates with malty undertones of crushed digestive biscuits. A liquorice note develops as it opensd up and there is a hint of sweetness, like sticky honey glazing.
This is a 12 year old unpeated expression of Arran Single Malt. It was initially matured for 6 years in first and second fill bourbon barrels and then transferred to first fill Spanish red wine casks and matured in our dunnage warehouse number .
Distilled and matured at Lochranza.
Colour: Rich, ruby amber.
Nose: Bright with caramelised fruit and hazelnuts. Slight note of salted caramel and zesty grapefruit rind.
Palate: Full bodied and plenty of complex mouthfeel. Oak forward with dark red berries and creamy vanilla. A little ginger, sweet spice and aniseed.
Finish: Long, complex and mouthwatering. Vanilla and toasted oak lingers with a real sweet candy side. Delightful!
