Glengoyne is celebrating the distinction and concord created by the interaction of its sherry and bourbon casks with the launch of a brand new 15 Yr Previous Highland Single Malt Scotch whisky. The dram will be a part of the Highland distiller’s core assortment.
The Glengoyne 15 Yr Previous is wholly matured in first fill bourbon and sherry casks to ship candy darkish orchard fruits from the previous and oaky spice and vanilla from the latter. The result’s a posh dram that’s recognisably Glengoyne – however seen from a unique perspective.
The whisky has a pure gentle amber hue and a wealthy bouquet of flavors. The nostril gives malt flour, recent hay, dried fruits, citrus, and Rosehip. The palate is clear, with a mild sweetness and a touch of tropical fruit. Cinnamon, vanilla, and apple mix to evoke reminiscences of a freshly baked apple pie. A pleasing dry end is complemented by light spice and lingering oak.
“Glengoyne’s spirit spends thrice as lengthy in its stills than different whiskies, and this creates a distinctively gentle, clean and fruity spirit fashion,” mentioned Katy Muggeridge, Model Director at Ian Macleod Distillers. “For the 15 Yr Previous, we needed to showcase Glengoyne’s signature fashion dropped at maturity in absolute stability from the mix of each bourbon and sherry casks. The primary fill maturation offers complicated depth, brilliant tropical notes, and a spicy oak end while the refill casks permit the fruity Glengoyne home fashion to shine by means of. It’s an thrilling and intriguing Glengoyne dram, with a singular flavour profile.”
Bottled at 43% ABV, the Glengoyne 15 Yr Previous is priced at £90 and available for purchase direct from the model’s official web site, in addition to specialist retailers.
In Could, Glengoyne created “The Offline Version”.
