1770 Glasgow Miniature Triple Distilled Single Malt Scotch Whisky 5 cl 46%

A third pass through the stills takes something away. That is the whole point. The heavy oily compounds are left behind, and what comes out is softer, lighter and cleaner at the edge. Five centilitres is plenty to hear the difference.

The Expert's Description

1770 Glasgow Triple Distilled is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon and Virgin Oak casks and bottled at 46% in 5 cl format. The distillery calls it Smooth & Vibrant, and it is triple distilled, a technique that has all but vanished from Scottish malt production.

On the third distillation only the lightest and purest part of the spirit is collected, and the heavier fatty acids stay behind in the still. That gives a whisky with less oily body but more clarity in the fruit. The bourbon casks lay in vanilla and coconut, and a smaller proportion of Virgin Oak tightens things with spice.

The whisky is unpeated, non-chill filtered and free of colouring. The water comes from Loch Katrine and fermentation runs beyond 72 hours before distillation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bright and clean: lemon peel, white flowers and a hint of pear. Vanilla sits underneath as a soft floor, and there is a note of damp sponge cake. No smoke, no weight.

Palate

Silky to begin, with cream, honey and fresh apple. Then a light chalky minerality arrives with a touch of white pepper from the oak. The body is lighter than in a double distilled malt but it is not thin.

Finish

Short and clean. Vanilla, citrus and a final breath of malt. It disappears neatly without leaving bitterness.

Specifications

Name: 1770 Glasgow Triple Distilled Smooth & Vibrant Single Malt Scotch Whisky 5 cl 46%
Distillery: Glasgow Distillery
Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 5 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon and Virgin Oak casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Triple distilled
EAN no.: 5060411500976

Flavour Profile

Soft · Fresh · Creamy · Citrus · Light · Vanilla

Did You Know?

Triple distillation is standard in Irish whiskey but rare in Scotland. Only a handful of Scottish malt distilleries do it routinely, with Auchentoshan in the Lowlands and Hazelburn from Springbank in Campbeltown the best known. Glasgow Distillery runs it for a substantial part of the year and has made the technique part of its identity.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1770 Glasgow Triple Distilled Single Malt Scotch Whisky 5 cl 46%

What does the third distillation do to the whisky?

It removes the heavier oily compounds and leaves a lighter, cleaner spirit. The result is softer in the mouth and more driven by bright fruit and citrus, while the fat waxy character of a double distilled malt disappears.

Is triple distilled whisky milder?

Usually yes in character, but not in strength. This one is still bottled at 46%. The mildness lies in the texture and the absence of heavy notes, not in the percentage.

How does it differ from the distillery’s unpeated core expression?

Same distillery, same water, but one extra trip through the stills. The triple distilled is brighter and more floral, where the double distilled carries more cereal body and fuller fruit. If you have both miniatures the difference is obvious side by side within a minute.

What other whiskies does it resemble?

It sits closer to Irish pot still style and to classic Lowland than to Highland or Islay. To stay at the bright soft end of Scotch, our range of Lowland Whisky is a good place to look.

Why is there no age on the label?

The distillery bottles by taste rather than by date. At newer distilleries there are no old stocks to draw on yet, and an age statement would lock the product to the youngest cask in the mix.

Can it be used in a cocktail?

It can, though that rather wastes a 5 cl bottle. The light citrus-driven style would work in a Highball, but for that a larger bottle makes more sense. The miniature is meant for tasting, not mixing.