Glengoyne
10 Years Old
- 40
- 10 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 1
- Highlands
Glengoyne Distillery sits on the edge of the Campsie Fells in the Southern Highlands. A light bodied sophisticated dram, Glengoyne is a perfect Aperitif, and great for the summer. Although founded in 1833, it is obvious to anyone visiting that the little glen of Dumgoyne, that houses the distillery, is perfect for illicit distilling. The close proximity to Glasgow would have given the smugglers a ready made market. Originally owned...
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Glengoyne Distillery sits on the edge of the Campsie Fells in the Southern Highlands. A light bodied sophisticated dram, Glengoyne is a perfect Aperitif, and great for the summer. Although founded in 1833, it is obvious to anyone visiting that the little glen of Dumgoyne, that houses the distillery, is perfect for illicit distilling. The close proximity to Glasgow would have given the smugglers a ready made market.
Originally owned by George Connell, he built the distillery and took out a lease on the surrounding land, which was a warehouse was built upon. Today, the small family distillers Ian McLeod & Sons own the distillery. They also hold ownership of Tamdhu distillery and are in the process of rebuilding Rosebank Distillery. It is a small distillery with 3 stills, 1 wash still and 2 small spirit stills. They operate a long fermentation, and the stills are run slowly, no peat is used in the malting. This adds up to a delicate dram.
This bottling is the 10 year old, they use European Oak ex-Sherry casks, American Oak ex-Bourbon Casks. Notes of fresh green apples, toffee and a hint of nuttiness. This is the taste of distilling slower than anyone else in Scotland, of barley dried by air – never peat – and of hand-selected sherry casks crafted from European and American oak.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Golden yellow. Clear and bright.
Nose - Sweet, with toffee and popcorn aromas. Slightly nutty, with fresh green apples coming through.
Palate - Clean. Green apples and grass, soft oak and a hint of sweet liquorice. Water brings linseed oil and almonds.
Finish - Sweet and malty.
Originally owned by George Connell, he built the distillery and took out a lease on the surrounding land, which was a warehouse was built upon. Today, the small family distillers Ian McLeod & Sons own the distillery. They also hold ownership of Tamdhu distillery and are in the process of rebuilding Rosebank Distillery. It is a small distillery with 3 stills, 1 wash still and 2 small spirit stills. They operate a long fermentation, and the stills are run slowly, no peat is used in the malting. This adds up to a delicate dram.
This bottling is the 10 year old, they use European Oak ex-Sherry casks, American Oak ex-Bourbon Casks. Notes of fresh green apples, toffee and a hint of nuttiness. This is the taste of distilling slower than anyone else in Scotland, of barley dried by air – never peat – and of hand-selected sherry casks crafted from European and American oak.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Golden yellow. Clear and bright.
Nose - Sweet, with toffee and popcorn aromas. Slightly nutty, with fresh green apples coming through.
Palate - Clean. Green apples and grass, soft oak and a hint of sweet liquorice. Water brings linseed oil and almonds.
Finish - Sweet and malty.
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