Glenlossie 2010/2021 Lady of the Glen 10 year old Ruby Port Single Speyside Malt Whisky 53,9%

A used ruby port cask can do remarkable things to an otherwise quiet Speyside malt. This Limited Release from Lady of the Glen shows just how far Glenlossie can stretch when it's allowed to borrow colour from Portugal.

Expert's Description

Glenlossie 2010/2021 Lady of the Glen 10 Year Old is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at cask strength, 53.9%.

Distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2021 by Lady of the Glen, created by Hannah Whisky Merchants, from cask number 8646 – matured in bourbon and finished in a used ruby port cask. 301 bottles were released as part of a Limited Release, with no added colour and no chill filtration.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Red berries and a touch of cherry sit over the cereal base, with a hint of dark chocolate from the port cask.

Palate

Full and berry-toned, with blackcurrant, caramel and a warm spice that comes through clearly at the high cask strength.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering red berries and a faintly tannic close – a few drops of water open the flavour further.

Specifications

Name: Glenlossie 2010/2021 Lady of the Glen 10 Year Old Ruby Port Single Speyside Malt Whisky 53.9%
Distillery: Glenlossie
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 53.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cask No. 8646, bourbon cask with ruby port finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2021
Number of bottles: 301
Edition: Limited Release

Flavour Profile

Port-toned · Berry-sweet · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did You Know?

Every Lady of the Glen bottle is single cask, meaning that once a batch like this one – just 301 bottles – sells out, it never returns in exactly the same form.

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Frequently asked questions about Glenlossie 2010/2021 Lady of the Glen Ruby Port

What makes this Glenlossie special?

The finish in a used ruby port cask gives berry and chocolate tones to a distillery that's normally far quieter – only 301 bottles exist.

Is this whisky smoky?

No, Glenlossie is unpeated. The port cask gives berry sweetness, not smoke.

Should I add water?

Yes, a few drops work well – at 53.9%, it opens up the flavour and further highlights the berry notes.

What does "Limited Release" mean here?

It means the whisky comes from a single cask and can never be exactly recreated once the 301 bottles are sold.

Is this whisky worth it?

The combination of single cask maturation, a port finish and a limited run of just 301 bottles makes this Glenlossie a rare opportunity.

What glass suits it best?

A nosing glass best gathers the berry and chocolate aromas and makes it easier to follow the long, warm finish.