Glenlossie is one of Speyside's quiet names. Most of what it distils disappears into blends and is never seen as single malt. So when an independent bottler like Cadenhead's chooses to put the name on the label, it's a rare chance to meet the distillery on its own terms – no sherry cask masking the character.
Expert's Description
Glenlossie-Glenlivet 2013/2025 Cadenhead's Original Collection 12 Year Old is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 46%.
The whisky is a release from Cadenhead's Original Collection, Scotland's oldest independent bottler, with roots dating back to 1842. It has spent twelve years in bourbon hogsheads – the slightly larger ex-bourbon casks – exactly the cask type that lets Glenlossie's pale, green and lightly bakery-toned style speak for itself. No finish, no detours. Just distillery and oak.
The name "Glenlossie-Glenlivet" is a leftover from an era when a string of Speyside distilleries appended "-Glenlivet" to borrow some shine from the famous name. Today it's mostly a nerdy nod to history.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Lemongrass and fresh herbs first, then a dusting of sherbet and soft, poached pears. Pale and lightly perfumed.
Palate
Shortbread and crisp gooseberries sit atop a core of caramelised brown sugar. Creamy without turning heavy.
Finish
Vanilla pod and icing sugar slide into crème brûlée and a nutty hint of pistachio. Lingers, soft and sweet.
Specifications
Name: Cadenhead's Glenlossie-Glenlivet 12 Year Old
Distillery: Glenlossie
Bottler: Cadenhead's (Original Collection)
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon hogsheads
Flavour Profile
Fruity · Creamy · Floral · Oaky
Did You Know?
Glenlossie actually shares its site and staff with neighbouring distillery Mannochmore – the two sit side by side south of Elgin, and almost everything from here ends up in blends, which is exactly why it's so rare to see the name alone on a bottle.
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