Glengoyne
White Oak
- 48
- 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 is the Glengoyne White Oak. A virgin white oak cask is a charred cask, normally filled with bourbon spirit but instead has come directly to Glengoyne. A sweeter, more intense cask led profile combined with the ex-bourbon casks deliver a flavour rich whisky, still with Glengoyne's house style from the slow distillation.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Vibrant oak, vanilla, bright citrus, sponge cake, crisp red apple, ginger spice, unripe banana and a hint of violet.
Palate - Soft and playful, crème brulee, fruit gum sweets, candied lemon, jam tarts and tinned pineapple.
Finish - Lots of toasted oak laced with caramel.
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 is the Glengoyne White Oak. A virgin white oak cask is a charred cask, normally filled with bourbon spirit but instead has come directly to Glengoyne. A sweeter, more intense cask led profile combined with the ex-bourbon casks deliver a flavour rich whisky, still with Glengoyne's house style from the slow distillation.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Vibrant oak, vanilla, bright citrus, sponge cake, crisp red apple, ginger spice, unripe banana and a hint of violet.
Palate - Soft and playful, crème brulee, fruit gum sweets, candied lemon, jam tarts and tinned pineapple.
Finish - Lots of toasted oak laced with caramel.
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