{"product_id":"arran-smugglers-series-volume-3-the-exciseman-arran","title":"Arran Smugglers' Series Volume 3 The Exciseman | Arran","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Final Chapter of Arran’s Smugglers’ Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2017, The Exciseman is the third and final volume in Arran’s Smugglers’ Series, a limited trilogy inspired by the Isle of Arran’s history of illicit distillation and whisky smuggling. Bottled at a robust 56.8% ABV, this concluding release combines maturation in Madeira casks with smaller Quarter Casks to create a rich and characterful expression of Arran single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice of casks reflects the historical theme behind the series. Madeira casks recall vessels that reached the island through maritime trade and were associated with the movement and storage of locally produced spirit, while Quarter Casks reference the smaller barrels that were easier to transport. The result connects the whisky itself with the stories of independent distillers, smugglers and excise officers that shaped Arran’s earlier whisky history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich honey and coastal freshness with ripe apple, vanilla, gentle spice and touches of toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full and rounded, with abundant apple and vanilla developing into increasing sweetness, while candied lemon brings a brighter citrus edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and rich yet fresh, with lingering apple and citrus balancing the whisky’s robust sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islands, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsland:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lochranza Distillery (Arran)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smugglers' Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volume 3 – The Exciseman\u003c\/li\u003e\n   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Age Statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madeira Casks \u0026amp; Quarter Casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutturn:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8,700 Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill Filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arran\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Smugglers' Series Presentation Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Isle of Arran has a whisky-making history extending well beyond its modern distillery. Numerous small stills operated across the island during the early 19th century, including illicit producers, before commercial distilling gradually disappeared. More than 150 years after the closure of the original Lagg Distillery in 1840, whisky production returned to the island with the establishment of the new distillery at Lochranza in 1994. The first spirit flowed in June 1995, beginning the modern chapter of Arran whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe distillery's location at Lochranza and the island's earlier distilling traditions give releases such as the Smugglers' Series an unusually direct connection between place, whisky and history. Rather than using smuggling merely as a decorative theme, the series draws upon a period when illicit production and the movement of spirit formed a genuine part of Arran's whisky story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Exciseman concludes Arran’s three-part Smugglers’ Series, which explored the island’s association with illicit whisky production and the attempts of distillers and smugglers to evade government excise authorities. Its Madeira and Quarter Cask maturation reinforces that historical narrative, while the elaborate book-style presentation makes each volume immediately recognisable as part of the trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to 8,700 bottles and bottled at 56.8% ABV, Volume 3 marked the conclusion of the series in 2017. Its position as the final chapter gives The Exciseman particular relevance to collectors assembling the complete Smugglers’ trilogy and to enthusiasts interested in discontinued releases from Arran’s modern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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