Glentauchers
2008 - G&M Distillery Labels
- 46
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Speyside
Owned by Chivas Brothers, Glentauchers Distillery is situated on the A95 between Dufftown and Keith on Speyside. Only independent bottlers offer Glentauchers whisky, keeping it a relatively unknown single malt. James Buchanan and W.P. Lowrie, both influential whisky merchants, established the distillery in 1897. Built during a period of rapid growth in Scotch whisky production, Glentauchers was designed by the renowned distillery architect Charles Doig. The aim was to supply...
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Owned by Chivas Brothers, Glentauchers Distillery is situated on the A95 between Dufftown and Keith on Speyside. Only independent bottlers offer Glentauchers whisky, keeping it a relatively unknown single malt.
James Buchanan and W.P. Lowrie, both influential whisky merchants, established the distillery in 1897. Built during a period of rapid growth in Scotch whisky production, Glentauchers was designed by the renowned distillery architect Charles Doig. The aim was to supply quality malt whisky for Buchanan’s blends, including Black & White.
In 1936, Buchanan-Dewar, Glentauchers' then-owner, merged with the Distillers Company Limited (DCL), later becoming part of Diageo. Glentauchers continued to produce whisky primarily for blends.
In 1985, DCL mothballed Glentauchers. Allied Distillers revived the company in 1989. When Pernod Ricard later absorbed Allied, the distillery joined the Chivas Brothers portfolio.
Gordon and MacPhail are independent bottlers and whisky merchants based at Elgin on Speyside. They buy spirit, from various distilleries, when it is first made, and mature it in their own casks. The family that owns the company, the Urquhart family, are now on the fourth generation of whisky maturation, bottling and distilling experts.
This whisky is part of their Distillery Labels range, these are often from distilleries which historically did not have their own bottling, only selling in cask mainly for blending. Gordon and MacPhail mature spirit from Glentauchers in refill American Oak Hogshead Casks in their own warehouses, bottling it once they determine it's ready.
Tasting Notes
Nose - Warming spice - cinnamon and clove, complement rich sherried fruit. Sweet toffee apple, with a hint of smoke, brown sugar and vanilla.
Palate - Soft and creamy. Raspberry jam and apple, cracked black pepper. Dried tobacco develops alongside subtle oak with a citrus zest.
Finish - A light and smooth finish with lingering dried red fruits
James Buchanan and W.P. Lowrie, both influential whisky merchants, established the distillery in 1897. Built during a period of rapid growth in Scotch whisky production, Glentauchers was designed by the renowned distillery architect Charles Doig. The aim was to supply quality malt whisky for Buchanan’s blends, including Black & White.
In 1936, Buchanan-Dewar, Glentauchers' then-owner, merged with the Distillers Company Limited (DCL), later becoming part of Diageo. Glentauchers continued to produce whisky primarily for blends.
In 1985, DCL mothballed Glentauchers. Allied Distillers revived the company in 1989. When Pernod Ricard later absorbed Allied, the distillery joined the Chivas Brothers portfolio.
Gordon and MacPhail are independent bottlers and whisky merchants based at Elgin on Speyside. They buy spirit, from various distilleries, when it is first made, and mature it in their own casks. The family that owns the company, the Urquhart family, are now on the fourth generation of whisky maturation, bottling and distilling experts.
This whisky is part of their Distillery Labels range, these are often from distilleries which historically did not have their own bottling, only selling in cask mainly for blending. Gordon and MacPhail mature spirit from Glentauchers in refill American Oak Hogshead Casks in their own warehouses, bottling it once they determine it's ready.
Tasting Notes
Nose - Warming spice - cinnamon and clove, complement rich sherried fruit. Sweet toffee apple, with a hint of smoke, brown sugar and vanilla.
Palate - Soft and creamy. Raspberry jam and apple, cracked black pepper. Dried tobacco develops alongside subtle oak with a citrus zest.
Finish - A light and smooth finish with lingering dried red fruits
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