History: Lochranza Distillery was founded in 1995 on the northern end of the island. Since then Arran has established a sister distillery in Lagg on the southern end of the island, which opened in 2019. The island is therefore characterized by two distilleries and two different sides of Arran – the northern side with the unpeated Arran Single Malt and the southern side with a later heavily peated style from Lagg. Arran describes itself as an island under a microscope, where water, climate and air influence the whisky, and it is all bottled as Arran whisky from the island. The Worth Reflecting On campaign marks the 30th anniversary of Arran Single Malt.

Production / Manufacturing It all starts with the water from Loch na Davie, whose purity and source for Arran Single Malt are crucial. The water flows through six waterfalls, called Easan Biorach, and yields a clean, sweet dram without the addition of caramel or chill filtration. The whiskies are usually bottled at 46% ABV, and some editions can be cask strength. The production is followed "the old way" where the malted barley is mashed with water in the mash tun, fermented in wooden washbacks, distilled in copper pot stills, and the double-distilled spirit matures in casks that previously contained sherry or bourbon. No artificial colourings are used. The distillery also emphasizes that they never chill-filter the malt when bottling above 43% Vol, and that emphasis is placed on water quality, building quality and the distiller's craft. The island of Arran has a warm microclimate and a unique maturation, where the Gulf Stream's activity and island air influence the aging.

Sustainability and Approach Arran publishes a Sustainability Strategy 2024/5 and works in accordance with The Scotch Whisky Association and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals to reduce the environmental footprint and protect the ecosystem on Arran. MD: Euan Mitchell.

Products / Whisky Series At Lochranza and Lagg, Arran Single Malt is produced. The northern end of the island is responsible for the unpeated Arran Single Malt, while Lagg in the south ends up with a heavily peated style in the future. Some of the products mentioned in the text and related pages include: - Arran 10 Year Old Single Malt - Quarter Cask 'The Bothy' (with notes like Apple tart, pineapple, brioche) - Arran Barrel Reserve - Arran Sherry Cask 'The Bodega' The cocktail pages also show the use of Arran numbered bottles in drinking experiences, including Arran 10 Year Old as the base in several drinks.

Visits / Experiences The distillery offers various guided experiences and tastings in Lochranza and Lagg, including: - The Arran Malt Experience – about 1 hour 30 minutes, £40 per person - The Distillery Tour – about 75 minutes, £20 per person, with a tasting of Arran 10 Year Old and Arran Gold Cream Liqueur - The Lochranza Select Tasting – about 1 hour 30 minutes, £45 per person - Journey Through The Ages Tasting – about 2 hours 30 minutes, £80 per person - The Dunnage & Drams Experience – about 2 hours, £60 per person (available April-October) - Lochranza Distillery Gift Voucher – gift vouchers from £20 to £80 - CASKS Café – a café on the visitor centre's first floor with dram flights and homemade cakes

Lochranza opens daily 10:00-16:30 (last orders) and CASKS Café serves food and drinks during opening hours. The dog policy does not allow indoor access for dogs, except assistance dogs.

Philosophy What makes Arran Whisky special is the combination of water quality, carefully selected barley, and distillation craftsmanship. The water from Loch na Davie and the warm, maritime microclimate promote a clean, sweet dram without artificial colouring or the addition of caramel. The distillery believes that the wood used for the casks is the most important source of character in the final whisky, and they avoid chill filtration to preserve aroma and flavor. Whisky is primarily produced as Single Malt, and the island's two distilleries provide different styles – Lochranza with unpeated malt and Lagg with a peated profile for the future. Arran is proud to follow a traditional approach in a contemporary, independent framework and works to preserve the island's unique environment and culture through their products and experiences.