Creetown Distillers 2005 Arran 18 year old Single Cask (Sherry Hogshead No. 2), 54.6%

There’s a low-tide earthy air about this independently bottled single malt. It has a delectable salinity to it, made all the better by a faint sweet scent lurking in the background. The palate is velvety and coats the mouth with flavors of vanilla frosting, dried apricot, lemon meringue pie, and peppery spice. More vanilla and lovely lemon fruit on the finish—there’s a mouthwatering array of flavors from top to bottom.