Glenturret Ruadh Maor 12 years old Dram Mor Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 56,4%

Dràm Mòr has found another fine example of Glenturret's rare, smoky Ruadh Maor side – this time with 12 years of maturation and a finishing spell in a first fill bourbon cask.

Expert's Description

Glenturret Ruadh Maor 12 Year Old is bottled by Scottish independent bottler Dràm Mòr, who specialise in sourcing and bottling single casks from distilleries across Scotland.

The whisky finished its maturation in a first fill bourbon hogshead, and is bottled at cask strength, 56.4%. Only 272 bottles exist of this release.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Smoke and peat, with a sweet vanilla tone from the bourbon cask.

Palate

Full-bodied and smoky, with caramel, oak and a hint of sweetness.

Finish

Long, dry and smoky.

Specifications

Name: Glenturret Ruadh Maor 12 Year Old Dràm Mòr Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl 56.4%
Distillery: Glenturret
Bottler: Dràm Mòr
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
Cask type: Finished 1st fill Bourbon Hogshead
Bottles: 272
ABV: 56.4%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Full-bodied · Peated · Sweet

Investment Potential

With only 272 bottles from a single cask and a rare, smoky version of Glenturret, this whisky belongs to the single cask releases that often attract collectors.

Did You Know?

Ruadh Maor means "the red/dark big one" in Gaelic and is the name Glenturret uses for its rare, heavily peated releases.

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Frequently asked questions about Glenturret Ruadh Maor 12 Year Old Dràm Mòr

How many bottles exist?

Only 272 bottles from this one cask.

Who is Dràm Mòr?

A Scottish independent bottler specialising in sourcing and bottling single casks from distilleries across Scotland.

What does 'finished' mean?

That the whisky completed its maturation in a different cask than the one it started in – here a first fill bourbon hogshead.

Should water be added to this whisky?

The relatively high strength means many prefer a few drops of water to open up the aromas.

Is this whisky a good collector's bottle?

With only 272 bottles from a rare, smoky version of Glenturret, it's attractive to collectors.

What glass suits it best?

A nosing glass best brings out the smoke and caramel.