Glenlossie 10 year old Lady of the Glen HHD first Fill ex oloroso rare cask Speyside single malt scotch whisky alc 56,6 %

Lady of the Glen sticks to one simple rule: casks from silent distilleries, or rare, tightly limited parcels. This Glenlossie is another reason the Scottish bottler has built such a following among collectors in recent years.

Expert's Description

Glenlossie 10 Year Old Lady of the Glen is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at full cask strength, 56.6%.

Distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2023 by the independent bottler Lady of the Glen, run by Hannah Whisky Merchants, the whisky comes from a single cask, No. 5308, a refill hogshead finished in an ex ruby port cask. Lady of the Glen always bottles single cask, non-chill filtered and with no added colour, so what lands in the glass is the whisky exactly as the cask left it.

Glenlossie rarely appears as a standalone single malt, since most of its output feeds blends such as Haig's and Dimple – every independent Glenlossie release is a small look behind that curtain.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe red berries and a touch of port-wine sweetness sit over Glenlossie's cereal base. There's a hint of dried apricot and a light, spiced warmth from the high strength.

Palate

Full and powerful, with red-wine berries, caramel and a clear cask-strength bite. The malt still comes through, carried by a faintly sweet, wine-toned note from the port cask.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering berry and spice notes that slowly settle into a dry, faintly tannic finish.

Specifications

Name: Glenlossie 10 Year Old Lady of the Glen HHD First Fill Ex Ruby Port Finish Rare Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 56.6%
Distillery: Glenlossie
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 56.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill hogshead, ex ruby port finish (Cask No. 5308)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2023

Flavour Profile

Sherry/port-toned · Fruity · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did You Know?

Lady of the Glen's name comes from a private memory held by founder Gregor Hannah, who started the company in 2012 – so behind the name isn't a historical figure, but a small personal nod to Scottish folklore.

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Frequently asked questions about Glenlossie 10 Year Old Lady of the Glen

What makes this Glenlossie from Lady of the Glen special?

It's a single cask release at full cask strength, 56.6%, from a cask finished in ex ruby port – a rare angle on a distillery that otherwise almost never appears alone on a bottle.

Is this whisky smoky?

No, Glenlossie is an unpeated Speyside malt. The port cask brings berry and fruit sweetness, not smoke.

Should I add water?

At 56.6%, a few drops of water can open the aromas nicely and take the edge off the heat without losing character.

What is Lady of the Glen?

It's a Scottish independent bottler founded in 2012 by Gregor Hannah, bottling exclusively single cask whisky at cask strength, non-chill filtered and with no added colour.

Why does the bottle name mention oloroso while the specifications say ruby port?

The bottle name references oloroso, but the bottler's technical specifications state an ex ruby port finish – we follow the technical specifications here, as they're the more reliable source.

Is this Glenlossie worth it?

The value lies in its rarity: single cask releases of Glenlossie from respected independent bottlers like Lady of the Glen are far harder to find than most other Speyside malts.

How many bottles were produced?

The exact number isn't stated for this release, but Lady of the Glen's single cask releases are typically limited to a few hundred bottles.

What glass suits this whisky best?

A nosing glass concentrates both the berry and port aromas and makes it easier to follow the long, spiced finish.