The slowest distillation process in Scotland. Six years spent preparing the perfect oak casks before they receive their first drop of spirit. Barley dried by air, never peat. Glengoyne gives you pause to reflect that it’s only by investing valuable time and infinite care that you can create something of real worth.
Glengoyne – it’s worth the wait.
10
Appearance:
Golden yellow. Clear and bright
Nose:
Sweet, with toffee and popcorn aromas. Slightly nutty, with fresh green apples coming through
Initial taste:
Clean. Green apples and grass with a hint of sweet liquorice
After Water:
Sweeter. Linseed oil and almonds.
Finish:
Sweet and malty
Comments:
Great introduction to Glengoyne range and a classic in its own right.
15
Appearance:
Bright gold
Nose:
Initial hit of sweet lemon gives way to warm toffee popcorn.
Initial taste:
Oily and mouth coating. Sweet citrus becomes walnuts and a nip of cinnamon.
Finish:
Drying with subtle oak.
Comments:
A brilliantly balanced, very approachable dram.
21
Appearance:
Deep Copper, meandering legs
Nose:
Red apples, toffee, sherry, spicy strudel.
Initial taste:
Lots of Sherry, honey, oak with a developing aromatic sensation. Ends with a heavenly cinnamon nip.
Finish:
Long, sherry, spicy, warm and dry
Comments:
Wonderfully deep copper hue and rich mouthfeel, the upshot of 21 years in the finest oak, snail-pace distillation and barley dried by air, never peat.