The Bothy is a limited edition of the Arran Malt which pays homage to the use of small casks which would have played a large part in the Arran whisky trade in the 18th & 19th centuries.

The Arran Single Malt selected for "The Bothy" was initially matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels before being transferred for secondary maturation into smaller American oak casks for a minimum of 18 months. This process created greater contact between the Whisky and the oak and a much more intense maturation. The end result is a full-bodied expression of the Arran Malt, combing power and finesse full of rich vanilla sweetness and  bold peppery spice. Bottling at natural cask strength without chill-filtration or artificial colouring presents this Whisky in its purest form.

Matured in smaller quarter casks with more wood contact to create more flavour this set of first four Batches released in the original presentation with old classic label. 

Batch 1. Bottled in September 2015, this is one of 12,000 bottles. 

Batch 2. Bottled in June 2016, batch two of this limited release yielded 12,000 bottles. This became a permanent part of the Arran core range in 2019.

Batch 3. Bottled in September 2017. One of 13,800 bottles. 

Batch 4. Bottled in April 2018, batch four of this limited release yielded 13,800 bottles. 

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.