Aberargie
Golden Promise
- 48.2
- 70cl
- Taste: 1
- Lowland
Aberargie Distillery was founded in 2017 by the Morrison family, in Aberargie, Perthshire. Set on a 300-acre farm, the distillery grows its own Golden Promise barley on site, using it predominantly to craft its spirit. Although the whisky industry has largely moved away from this heritage variety in recent years, the team deliberately chose it for its distinctive flavour and reliable consistency. The 'barley to bottle' operation will mainly produce...
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Aberargie Distillery was founded in 2017 by the Morrison family, in Aberargie, Perthshire. Set on a 300-acre farm, the distillery grows its own Golden Promise barley on site, using it predominantly to craft its spirit. Although the whisky industry has largely moved away from this heritage variety in recent years, the team deliberately chose it for its distinctive flavour and reliable consistency. The 'barley to bottle' operation will mainly produce a rich, fruity, waxy whisky with the occasional peated release.
The Morrison family have been involved in the whisky business for many years. They previously owned Auchentoshan, Glen Garioch and Bowmore distilleries through their company, Morrison Bowmore Distillers. The family sold the company to Suntory in 1994 and stepped away from distilling, returning to the industry only when they opened Aberargie in 2017.
This bottling forms part of the beginning of Aberargie's Expressions range, exploring the individuality of two remarkable barley varietals - Golden Promise and Laureate. Rather than combining them together, they've let each single barley variety speak for itself, creating two distinctive single malts.
The Golden Promise Edition celebrates a barley variety renowned for its rich flavour and historic importance in Scotch whisky. Matured with a 68% influence from first-fill Bourbon casks, alongside first-fill Sherry casks which make up the remaining 32%. This cask make-up highlights Golden Promise’s naturally structured and indulgent character. It reveals layers of buttery pastry, baked orchard fruits and gentle spice.
Official Tasting Notes
A bold whisky with notes of warm, buttery pastry, stewed apples enriched with brown sugar and baking spices that linger on the finish.
Limited to 1 bottle per customer.
The Morrison family have been involved in the whisky business for many years. They previously owned Auchentoshan, Glen Garioch and Bowmore distilleries through their company, Morrison Bowmore Distillers. The family sold the company to Suntory in 1994 and stepped away from distilling, returning to the industry only when they opened Aberargie in 2017.
This bottling forms part of the beginning of Aberargie's Expressions range, exploring the individuality of two remarkable barley varietals - Golden Promise and Laureate. Rather than combining them together, they've let each single barley variety speak for itself, creating two distinctive single malts.
The Golden Promise Edition celebrates a barley variety renowned for its rich flavour and historic importance in Scotch whisky. Matured with a 68% influence from first-fill Bourbon casks, alongside first-fill Sherry casks which make up the remaining 32%. This cask make-up highlights Golden Promise’s naturally structured and indulgent character. It reveals layers of buttery pastry, baked orchard fruits and gentle spice.
Official Tasting Notes
A bold whisky with notes of warm, buttery pastry, stewed apples enriched with brown sugar and baking spices that linger on the finish.
Limited to 1 bottle per customer.
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