Arran - Single Malt Scotch - 21 year old Whisky

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W. D. H. Sellar, (October 1966) "The Origins and Ancestry of Somerled". The Scottish Historical Review/JSTOR. 45 No. 140, Part 2 pp. 131–32. Retrieved 15 September 2013. We deliver to a number of international destinations including the USA. Please use the 'Change Location' link above for an estimate in your local currency or find out more about international delivery Haswell-Smith, Hamish (2004). The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh: Canongate. pp.502-03. Modified to include bridged islands. ISBN 978-1-84195-454-7.

Drinking in comparison is the best: it reveals flavours in whisky that, for some reason, didn’t show themselves in isolation. It affords a great chop-and-change of intermingling flavours and gasps of wonderment as each new sip uncovers more delicate flavours. With the 21 securely in glass, I pour an old-style 18 next to it, and a Glen Garioch 12 in a third, for laughs. I’ll leave the hairy Garioch thoughts for another time, but at this point I lean over and, with trepidation, firmly affix the tin-foil hat to my head.During the Viking Age it became, along with most Scottish islands, the property of the Norwegian crown, at which time it may have been known as "Herrey" or "Hersey". As a result of this Norse influence, many current place-names on Arran are of Viking origin. [13] Geography [ edit ] Cìr Mhòr and Caisteal Abhail seen from North Goatfell On 10 August 1941 a RAF Consolidated B-24 Liberator LB-30A AM261 was flying from RAF Heathfield in Ayrshire to Gander International Airport in Newfoundland. However, the B-24 crashed into the hillside of Mullach Buidhe north of Goat Fell, killing all 22 passengers and crew. [60] Overview of population trends The island also has the highest concentration of pitchstone sources in the United Kingdom, with approximately 100 documented sources of it on the island. [36] Climate [ edit ] Noble, Gordon (2006) Neolithic Scotland: Timber, Stone, Earth and Fire. Edinburgh University Press. ISBN 0-7486-2338-8 On the palate, this whisky dances with notes of ginger and dark chocolate, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will captivate your taste buds. The finish is a delightful medley of sweetness, spice, bitter orange, citrus, and dark chocolate, leaving you with a truly satisfying and memorable experience.

Iconic Birds at Risk". Sunday Herald. Glasgow. 1 February 2009. Available as Ptarmigan disappearing from southern Scotland We all start our journey with a particular distillery somewhere. It might be a sample given to you by a friend, or even a miniature gifted at Christmas, but when paths cross, it can deliver a revelatory experience, or a damp squib. I’ve had some wonderful experiences discovering new (to me) distilleries, like Glen Garioch, Linkwood and Ardbeg. I’ve also had some not so good experiences, like Bladnoch. Some celebrate the funkiness of their 11 year old annual release, but I found musty macaroni cheese. Regardless, there’s something out there for everyone and the thrill of finding a new seam of amber that you can tap into is a joyous moment. Keay, J., and Keay, J. (1994) Collins Encyclopaedia of Scotland. London. HarperCollins. ISBN 0-00-255082-2 Whether you're a seasoned whisky enthusiast or new to the world of fine spirits, Arran 21 Year Old is sure to leave a lasting impression. Elevate your whisky collection with this remarkable expression and savor the essence of time, tradition, and craftsmanship with every sip.

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General Register Office for Scotland (28 November 2003) Scotland's Census 2001 – Occasional Paper No 10: Statistics for Inhabited Islands. Retrieved 26 February 2012. Ross, John (27 February 2008). "Fish-farm plan sparks fears for marine reserve". The Scotsman. Edinburgh . Retrieved 22 February 2009.

The knitting style used to create Aran sweaters is often mistakenly associated with the Isle of Arran rather than the Irish Aran Islands. [94]Arran has been continuously inhabited since the early Neolithic period. Numerous prehistoric remains have been found. From the 6th century onwards, Goidelic-speaking peoples from Ireland colonised it and it became a centre of religious activity. In the troubled Viking Age, Arran became the property of the Norwegian crown, until formally absorbed by the kingdom of Scotland in the 13th century. The 19th-century " clearances" led to significant depopulation and the end of the Gaelic language and way of life. The economy and population have recovered in recent years, the main industry being tourism. However, the increase in tourism and people buying holiday homes on the Island, the second highest rate of such homes in the UK, has led to a shortage of affordable homes on the Island. [9] There is a diversity of wildlife, including three species of tree endemic to the area. The island lies in the Firth of Clyde between Ayr and Ardrossan, and Kintyre. The profile of the north Arran hills as seen from the Ayrshire coast is referred to as the " Sleeping Warrior", due to its resemblance to a resting human figure. [14] [15] The highest of these hills is Goat Fell at 873.5 metres (2,866ft). [16] There are three other Corbetts, all in the north east: Caisteal Abhail, Cìr Mhòr and Beinn Tarsuinn. Beinn Bharrain is the highest peak in the north west at 721 metres (2,365ft). [17] Downie (1933) p. 132 includes the ptarmigan in a list of birds no longer extant on the island at that time including the red kite, hobby, white-tailed sea eagle, hen harrier and capercaillie.