GlenWyvis
2018 - Batch 02/18
- 46.5
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Highlands
GlenWyvis Distillery, located in Dingwall, in the Scottish Highlands, is the world's first community-owned distillery. In 2017, GlenWyvis Distillery came to life through a crowdfunding campaign that drew in over 3,000 investors, primarily from the local community. John McKenzie, a local farmer and former helicopter pilot, spearheaded the project. He envisioned a distillery that would not only produce high-quality whisky but also serve as a catalyst for local economic development...
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GlenWyvis Distillery, located in Dingwall, in the Scottish Highlands, is the world's first community-owned distillery. In 2017, GlenWyvis Distillery came to life through a crowdfunding campaign that drew in over 3,000 investors, primarily from the local community. John McKenzie, a local farmer and former helicopter pilot, spearheaded the project. He envisioned a distillery that would not only produce high-quality whisky but also serve as a catalyst for local economic development and a model of environmental sustainability. Rooted in the area's rich history, the distillery revives whisky production in Dingwall after more than a century's absence. The original Glen Wyvis Distillery, which operated in the late 19th century, closed its doors in 1926.
For this 2nd release from GlenWyvis's 2018 vintage, half-tonne mashes of entirely local Concerto barley were fermented for an average of 96 hours before being distilled in their squat 2500L wash still and 1700L spirit still. An uncompromising hearts cut was then filled into a variety of wood. Tennessee whiskey barrels from the USA add complex sweetness, Oloroso hogsheads from Spain bring rich fruit and refilled Scotch whisky hogsheads highlight the fragrant, spicy character of the unique new make.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Soft white grapes, giving way to a jammy sweetness.
Palate - Vanilla fudge, sherbet fizz and pear drops.
Finish - Initial dark chocolate with lingering summer berry.
For this 2nd release from GlenWyvis's 2018 vintage, half-tonne mashes of entirely local Concerto barley were fermented for an average of 96 hours before being distilled in their squat 2500L wash still and 1700L spirit still. An uncompromising hearts cut was then filled into a variety of wood. Tennessee whiskey barrels from the USA add complex sweetness, Oloroso hogsheads from Spain bring rich fruit and refilled Scotch whisky hogsheads highlight the fragrant, spicy character of the unique new make.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Soft white grapes, giving way to a jammy sweetness.
Palate - Vanilla fudge, sherbet fizz and pear drops.
Finish - Initial dark chocolate with lingering summer berry.
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