Glengoyne Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky [Batch No. 009]
DESCRIPTION Glengoyne Distillery is a whisky distillery continuously in operation since its founding in 1833 at Dumgoyne, north of Glasgow, Scotland. Glengoyne is unique in producing Highland single malt whisky matured in the Lowlands. Located upon the Highland Line, the division between the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland, Glengoyne’s stills are in the Highlands while maturing casks of whisky rest across the road in the Lowlands. This Batch No. 009 is bottled at the strength it emerges from the cask, this delicious amber gold dram is unchillfiltered, unfussed and untamed; the closest you’ll get to opening the cask yourself. It comprises of one third first-fill Oloroso sherry, two thirds refill casks and a and a smattering of bourbon barrels. TASTING NOTE Colour: Amber gold Nose: Baked lemon, rich sticky toffee pudding, malt biscuits, plum, hazelnut, and an unmistakable hit of zesty apple. Palate: Expect a weighty mouthful of rich vanilla and fresh fruits that develop into poached pears with cinnamon spice and a drizzle of honey Finish: Long and rewarding, with Medjool dates, apricot, toffee, and honey.