Glenburgie
2008 - G&M Connoisseurs Choice
- 58.9
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Speyside
Glenburgie Distillery, situated near Forres in Speyside, was established in 1810 as 'Kilnflat'. The distillery kept this name until 1878, when it took on the name Glenburgie. Throughout the 19th century, Glenburgie changed hands several times until Canadian distiller Hiram Walker, renowned for his blended whiskies, purchased the distillery. In 2005, Chivas Brothers, a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard, acquired the distillery. Glenburgie plays a key role in producing Ballantine’s blended...
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Glenburgie Distillery, situated near Forres in Speyside, was established in 1810 as 'Kilnflat'. The distillery kept this name until 1878, when it took on the name Glenburgie. Throughout the 19th century, Glenburgie changed hands several times until Canadian distiller Hiram Walker, renowned for his blended whiskies, purchased the distillery. In 2005, Chivas Brothers, a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard, acquired the distillery.
Glenburgie plays a key role in producing Ballantine’s blended Scotch whisky. Its single malts are a key component, providing a fruity and floral character that is essential to the blend's profile.
Created in 1968 by George Urquhart, the Connoisseurs Choice range has featured more than 2,000 bottlings from almost 100 Scottish distilleries. The label of each Connoisseurs Choice whisky narrates its story, including cask type, bottling date, strength, vintage, and tasting note. Gordon & MacPhail, drawing on four generations of the same family, uniquely crafts these rare single cask and small batch expressions by applying their expertise in matching spirit to oak casks. These creations consistently remain non-chill-filtered.
This 16 year old, UK Exclusive bottling of Glenburgie was filled in 2008 and spent its maturation in a Refill Bourbon Barrel. Bottled at 58.9%, this is whisky is a cask strength bottling. A limited release of 226 bottles.
Official Tasting Notes
Lemon and crystallised violet aromas give way to vanilla pod. Creamy pineapple and passion fruit flavours combine with mixed nuts. A light, delicate finish with lingering fruit and oak.
Glenburgie plays a key role in producing Ballantine’s blended Scotch whisky. Its single malts are a key component, providing a fruity and floral character that is essential to the blend's profile.
Created in 1968 by George Urquhart, the Connoisseurs Choice range has featured more than 2,000 bottlings from almost 100 Scottish distilleries. The label of each Connoisseurs Choice whisky narrates its story, including cask type, bottling date, strength, vintage, and tasting note. Gordon & MacPhail, drawing on four generations of the same family, uniquely crafts these rare single cask and small batch expressions by applying their expertise in matching spirit to oak casks. These creations consistently remain non-chill-filtered.
This 16 year old, UK Exclusive bottling of Glenburgie was filled in 2008 and spent its maturation in a Refill Bourbon Barrel. Bottled at 58.9%, this is whisky is a cask strength bottling. A limited release of 226 bottles.
Official Tasting Notes
Lemon and crystallised violet aromas give way to vanilla pod. Creamy pineapple and passion fruit flavours combine with mixed nuts. A light, delicate finish with lingering fruit and oak.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig