Time to Celebrate the Millennium and Raise More than Glasses 

Award-winning Scotch whisky producer, Isle of Arran Distillers, has just unveiled a very special charity whisky made at the turn of the millennium.

Produced on 31^st December 1999, the Millennium Casks edition captures a landmark moment in time and is sure to be a hit with whisky fans across the world.

A memorable mix of 35 bourbon barrels and 10 Sherry Hogsheads, the new release will reach shelves in the UK on 28^th October with just 7,800 bottles available worldwide.

The Master Distiller behind the new release, James MacTaggart, said: “With this spirit we tried to create something really unique to reflect upon the importance of a period of time that none of us will experience again.

“Bottled without chill-filtration, the malt has a zesty nose with an edge of spice. Arran fans will be able to detect our hallmark flavours of orchard fruits and baked apples, which are complimented by a sprinkling of vanilla and cinnamon.

“This whisky is delicious served with a splash of water, which helps to expose the layers of creaminess in this unique dram. As with most of our malts, this whisky is unpeated.”

The packaging features the God of beginnings, endings and transitions from the ancient Roman myth Janus. This God, depicted with two faces, was able to look back into the past and ahead into the future and prompts drinkers to reflect as well as enjoy the spirit.

Euan Mitchell, managing director, added: “We produce whiskies which are consistently high quality and this new edition holds genuine appeal for drinkers as it reflects the importance of the past as well as the future.”

Retailing at £64.99, a donation from every bottle sold will go to the Arran Trust, a conservation charity which funds projects that look after the beautiful landscapes and environment of Arran.  One such project is the footpaths on the island which lead to Loch na Davie – the pure water source which is an essential ingredient in the Arran Single Malt.

Euan added: “We want to help maintain the island for future generations and this new whisky release will help us to raise money for charity. We always work closely with the Arran Trust as we have a shared interest and passion for looking after our beautiful corner of Scotland.”

Notes: 

The Arran Millennium Cask Edition will be available in the UK, and throughout Europe.

In the UK it retails at £64.99 and is available online at www.arranwhisky.com as well as in specialist whisky stores.

For more information visit www.arranwhisky.com

For more information on the Arran Trust visit www.arrantrust.com

* Accolades for Isle of Arran Distillery include Winner for: Best New Exporter (2004), Queen’s Award for International Trade (2005), Scottish Distiller of the Year (2007) and Scottish Drinks Producer of the Year (2007.)

Product awards include: Best Whisky Liqueur (2007), ‘Best Single Malt Scotch 12 Years & Under’ for The Arran Malt Amarone Cask Finish (2008) ‘Best Single Malt Scotch 11-15 Years’ for The Arran Malt Sherry Single Cask 1998 (2010) and ‘Best Single Malt Scotch 11-15 Years’ for the Icons of Arran Peacock (2011.) ‘Double Gold Award’ for Arran’s 14 Year Old Single Malt and ‘Gold Award’ for Arran’s 10 Year Old Single Malt at the World Spirits Competition 2012. Double Gold in FiftyBest.com awards 2012. Double Gold Medal for the 12 year-old Cask Strength in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2013.