Arran Robert Burns Whiskies: A Tribute to the Scottish Poet

Celebrating a Scottish Legend: Lochranza Distillery's Official Tribute

To celebrate the annual Burns Night on January 25, Isle of Arran Distillers is highlighting its Robert Burns Single Malt and Robert Burns Blended Scotch Whisky. Produced at the Lochranza distillery, these expressions are the official tributes to Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns.

Flavor Profile: The Pure Character of Arran

The Robert Burns Single Malt is described as a light and aromatic whisky, with tasting notes featuring honey, toffee, and fresh fruit—suitable for sipping neat or as a cocktail base. The Robert Burns Blend is a blended Scotch whisky that includes a portion of Arran Single Malt.

The producer states the flavor aims to capture the character of the Isle of Arran, inspired by its clear mountain water and mild sea breezes. Its profile includes honey, vanilla, and soft spice with a light oak influence, ending in a clean finish with subtle notes of apple and citrus.

Traditional Burns Night Celebrations

Robert Burns whiskies are widely considered the ideal choice for Burns Night, a global event honoring the life and works of Robert Burns. Traditionally, Burns Suppers are the heart of the celebration, featuring food, whisky, poetry readings, and dancing.

Robert Burns was a well-known lover of Scotch whisky, praising the spirit in famous poems like "Tam O’Shanter" (1791) and "John Barleycorn" (1782). The poet is also credited with the modern lyrics to "Auld Lang Syne," a song sung worldwide to celebrate the New Year.

Recommended Serve: The Penicillin Cocktail

To encourage home celebrations, Isle of Arran Distillers recommends the Penicillin cocktail. This drink combines 60ml of Robert Burns Single Malt, 20ml lemon juice, and 20ml honey-ginger syrup, shaken and served over ice.

📅 Publish Date: 2026-01-05

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