This very collectable expression is distilled using Bere Barley grown on Orkney, this spirit has then been placed to mature in American oak barrels for over ten years before being bottled free from chill filtration and artificial colourings at a natural cask strength of 56.2% abv.

Arran's Orkney Bere Barley single malt returns, and at cask strength, too! This release sees the Isle of Arran distillers teaming up with the the University of the Highlands and Islands Orkney College to create this 10 year old expression, made from Bere barley - a very old strain of barley introduced to Scotland over 1,000 years ago. The whisky was distilled in 2004, left to mature in ex-bourbon barrels, before being bottled at 10 years old in 2014. 4,890 bottles were produced. 

Arran Distillery's history is fascinating, reviving a centuries-old illicit tradition on the island.  Arran had a rich history of illegal farm stills until bans in the late 1700s, with "Arran Waters" smuggled to the mainland after 150+ years of no legal distilling, the modern Lochranza distillery was built in 1995. Construction at Lochranza was halted by nesting golden eagles, and the distillery was later opened by Queen Elizabeth II, who received casks for William and Harry. Arran's distinctive production style include use of Douglas Fir wooden washbacks for longer fermentation, creating fruity spirits, and employ unique still shapes and non-chill filtration for a purer, fuller flavour. Added in 2019 sister site at Lagg is experimental second distillery on the other side of the island, the site of all the company’s peated production. 

The island's diverse landscape inspired the distillery's focus, with Lochranza (unpeated Highland-style) and Lagg (peated Lowland-style) reflecting this contrast and creating a unique "Scotland in Miniature" whisky story from illicit stills to royal visits and global recognition.