A tribute to Scotland's national poet, the new malt will hit stores at the end of September and is made of the finest ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks, with no artificial colourings.

This special Single Malt (rrp, £28.99) is the official Scotch whisky commemorating Robert Burns' legacy.

Arran's master distiller, James MacTaggart, said: "This malt has been skilfully created by combining different ages to produce a beautifully rounded whisky. The sweet, fruity notes and the depth of flavour mean that this malt can be happily enjoyed neat, on the rocks or as part of a classic whisky cocktail."

Euan Mitchell, managing director of Isle of Arran Distilleries, said: "As a patron of the Robert Burns World Federation we wanted to create something special and with the end result we have achieved liquid poetry

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