Red wine and whisky rarely meet in the same bottle, but the Age of Discovery series was created exactly to explore that kind of unusual combination.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 19 Years Old Age of Discovery Red Wine Cask is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks finished in red wine casks and bottled at 40%. The whisky matures for 19 years in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in casks that previously held red wine. That adds a deep, fruity character with a touch of tannin, clearly setting it apart from the other expressions in the Age of Discovery series.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark berries, toasted oak and a light wine-like tang.

Palate

Rich and fruity with blackcurrant, spiced oak and a light tannin edge.

Finish

Medium and dry, with a final hint of dark berries.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 19 Years Old Age of Discovery Red Wine Cask Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 19 years old
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks finished in red wine casks
Edition: Age of Discovery - Red Wine Cask
EAN no.: 5010327045108

Flavour profile

Fruity · Spiced · Rich · Round

Investment potential

Low. The Age of Discovery series has been discontinued from Glenfiddich's core range, which makes the remaining bottles gradually scarcer.

Did you know?

Red wine casks are among the rarest cask types in Scotch whisky production, because the wine's tannins can dominate the flavour if the finish runs too long — a balance Glenfiddich's whisky makers have fine-tuned carefully.

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Sun, sugar cane and the Caribbean islands have added a whole new layer to one of Glenfiddich's most mature releases. Gran Reserva is 21-year-old whisky meeting the warmth of rum.

Expert description

Glenfiddich 21 Years Old Gran Reserva Rum Cask Finish is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks finished in Caribbean casks that previously held rum and bottled at 40%. The whisky first matures for 21 years in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in casks that previously held Caribbean rum. That adds an exotic sweetness and depth that lifts Gran Reserva into one of the more complex releases in Glenfiddich's range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Cane sugar, tropical fruit and a warm spiced cake aroma.

Palate

Rich and spiced with dark caramel, tropical fruit and a touch of rum.

Finish

Long, warm and sweet, with a final hint of spice.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich 21 Years Old Gran Reserva Rum Cask Finish Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 21 years old
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks finished in Caribbean casks that previously held rum
Edition: Gran Reserva - Rum Cask Finish
EAN no.: 5010327324081

Flavour profile

Sweet · Spiced · Rich · Exotic

Did you know?

Rum casks were historically rare in Scotch whisky production because they were hard to source — today they have become a sought-after way to add exotic sweetness to older single malt.

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Before the term 'single malt' became a fixed part of the language, Glenfiddich called itself something else. Classic Pure Malt is a glimpse back to that time.

Expert description

Glenfiddich Classic Pure Malt is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks and bottled at 43%. The whisky dates from an older bottling era, when Glenfiddich used the term 'Pure Malt' on its label, before the current single malt labelling standard became common. It is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks and is today a discontinued release.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe apples, honey and a light spiced oak aroma.

Palate

Round and soft with malt, caramel and a mild spice.

Finish

Medium, soft and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich Classic Pure Malt Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks
Edition: Classic Pure Malt - older bottling
EAN no.: 5010327600017

Flavour profile

Classic · Round · Fruity · Soft

Investment potential

Medium. Classic Pure Malt dates back to when Glenfiddich still used the term "Pure Malt" on its label, and older bottlings like this keep growing scarcer as they disappear from the market.

Did you know?

The term 'Pure Malt' was used by several Scotch distilleries until 2003, when EU regulations tightened the rules on how single malt whisky could be labelled.

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Fire and cane — two elements rarely mentioned in the same sentence as Glenfiddich. Fire & Cane is the distillery's take on what happens when classic Speyside meets both smoke and rum.

Expert description

Glenfiddich Fire & Cane Experimental Series #04 is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in peated malt from another of William Grant & Sons' distilleries, ex-bourbon casks and a finish in rum casks and bottled at 43%. The whisky combines a small proportion of peated malt from another William Grant & Sons distillery with Glenfiddich's classic ex-bourbon-matured spirit, which is then finished in casks that previously held rum. The result is the fourth release in the Experimental Series and one of the most unconventional whiskies Glenfiddich has made.

Tasting notes

Nose

Light smoke, burnt sugar and a warm, tropical rum sweetness.

Palate

Sweet and spiced with smoky caramel, tropical fruit and a muted smoky base note.

Finish

Medium, sweet and lightly smoky.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich Fire & Cane Experimental Series #04 Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Peated malt from another of William Grant & Sons' distilleries, ex-bourbon casks and a finish in rum casks
Edition: Experimental Series #04 - Fire & Cane
EAN no.: 5010327325712

Flavour profile

Smoky · Sweet · Spiced · Complex

Did you know?

The name Fire & Cane refers directly to the two elements that shape the whisky: the fire from the peated malt and the sugar cane behind the rum casks.

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The world's best-selling single malt gathered in three ages in one gift set.

Expert description

Glenfiddich Gift Set 12+15+18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky brings together the distillery's three classic age expressions in 20 cl miniatures, bottled at 40%. Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown, Speyside, was founded in 1887 by William Grant and is still owned and run by his descendants today — Glenfiddich means 'Valley of the Deer' in Gaelic, reflected in the distillery's iconic stag logo.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose ranges from fresh and fruity in the 12-year-old to deeper and more complex in the 18-year-old.

Palate

The palate offers apple, pear and caramel with increasing depth and spice the older the expression.

Finish

The finish ranges from short and fresh to long and warm depending on the expression.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich Gavesæt 12+15+18 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 3 x 20 CL

Flavour profile

Fruity · Varied · Elegant · Caramel

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A craft beer and a single malt whisky have more in common than you might think. Glenfiddich IPA Experimental Series is the proof.

Expert description

Glenfiddich IPA Experimental Series is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks finished in casks that previously held India Pale Ale and bottled at 43%. The whisky is finished in casks that previously held India Pale Ale, brewed specially for the project by a local brewery. The cask finish adds a fresh, lightly hoppy character that is unusual for a Speyside single malt and sets it clearly apart from Glenfiddich's more classic releases.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh citrus notes, a light hoppy bitterness and a delicate malt sweetness.

Palate

Light and refreshing with citrus, green apple and a subtle hoppy spice.

Finish

Short and clean, with a final hint of citrus peel.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich IPA Experimental Series Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks finished in casks that previously held India Pale Ale
Edition: Experimental Series - IPA Cask Finish
EAN no.: 5010327325606

Flavour profile

Fresh · Hoppy · Fruity · Light

Did you know?

The beer used to season the casks for this whisky was brewed specifically for the project — a rare crossover between beer and whisky production.

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In 1963, Glenfiddich did something no other Scotch distillery had dared before — they sold their single malt outside Scotland. The Original is a direct tribute to the bottle that changed the whisky world.

Expert description

Glenfiddich The Original Limited Edition is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in american ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks and bottled at 40%. The release is built on the same cask combination Glenfiddich used for its very first export bottling: American ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks. The Original was created in a limited run to celebrate the distillery's pioneering work, rather than as a fixed part of the core range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh pear and a touch of honey, with a delicate underlying sherry sweetness.

Palate

Light and fruity with soft malt, honey and a mild spice.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and lightly sweet.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich The Original Limited Edition Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American ex-bourbon casks and European sherry casks
Number of bottles: Limited release
Edition: The Original - tribute to the 1963 release
EAN no.: 5010327325569
Notice: No box

Flavour profile

Fruity · Light · Soft · Classic

Investment potential

Low. The Original pays tribute to the 1963 release that first brought Scotch single malt to the world, and historic tribute bottlings like this tend to appreciate quietly over time.

Did you know?

The original 1963 release was sold in a triangular bottle — a design detail that still echoes in Glenfiddich's bottles today.

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What happens if you let twenty different cask types meet in a single whisky? Project XX is Glenfiddich's answer — an experiment that ended up becoming a fixed part of the Experimental Series.

Expert description

Glenfiddich XX Experimental Series is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in 20 different cask types, selected by Glenfiddich's brand ambassadors and bottled at 47%. XX Experimental Series was created by a group of Glenfiddich's own brand ambassadors, each of whom was allowed to select a cask they believed would add something special. The 20 chosen casks — a mix of bourbon, sherry and wine-type casks — were then married together into a single whisky.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe oranges, spiced oak and a light caramel sweetness.

Palate

Complex and rich with layers of dried fruit, spice and a slight citrus tang.

Finish

Medium and spiced, with a final hint of dark chocolate.

Specifications

Name: Glenfiddich XX Experimental Series Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillery: Glenfiddich
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 47%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 20 different cask types, selected by Glenfiddich's brand ambassadors
Edition: Experimental Series - Project XX
EAN no.: 5010327325330

Flavour profile

Complex · Spiced · Fruity · Experimental

Did you know?

Each of the 20 brand ambassadors behind Project XX had their name printed on the whisky's label — a rarity for a Glenfiddich release.

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Ex-Tennessee casks are a rare sight in a Scottish warehouse. Evolution is built on them alone, which makes it one of the more unusual bottlings from the north coast.

The expert's description

Glenglassaugh Evolution is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky matured in first fill ex-Tennessee casks and bottled at 50%.

The whisky carries no age statement. It is non-chill filtered and of natural colour, and the 50% is chosen to hold the cask spice and the sweetness of the malt up at the same time.

The casks are hand-picked, and because they are first fill a lot of wood comes through. The result is a drier and more peppery whisky than the sherried part of the range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet barley, pineapple and soft buttery vanilla. Deeper oak spice and caramelised pear develop after a while.

Palate

Robust, with white pepper and oak running through crisp green apple and freshly cracked barley. A gentle salted caramel emerges alongside ripe banana.

Finish

Vibrant, with classic oak spices and soft fruits wrapped in vanilla.

Specifications

Name: Glenglassaugh Evolution Single Highland Malt Whisky 50%
Distillery: Glenglassaugh
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: No age statement
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill ex-Tennessee casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Colour: Natural
EAN no.: 5060193841625

Flavour profile

Vanilla · Green apple · Pepper · Oak · Robust

Did you know?

Tennessee whiskey is filtered through charcoal before it goes into cask. The casks therefore carry a slightly different imprint than ordinary bourbon barrels, and that is one reason Evolution tastes different from the rest of the range.

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No peat, no smoke. Glengoyne dries its malt with warm air, which is why the ten year old tastes of apple and nuts rather than bonfire.

The expert's description

Glengoyne 10 Year is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a mix of European and American oak sherry casks along with refill casks, bottled at 40%.

The malt is dried without peat smoke, which is rare enough to be the distillery trademark. Without smoke, the sweetness of the malt and the fruit of the cask stand out more clearly, and the whisky is brighter than most Highland malts.

Distillation is slow. Glengoyne itself points out that the spirit runs more slowly through their pot stills than anywhere else in Scotland, which gives a clean and light spirit.

Tasting notes

Nose

Green apples, nuts and caramel with a note of popcorn and fresh-cut grass.

Palate

Soft and light with apple, liquorice and caramel. Nuts and a touch of oak beneath the fruit, with a dry malted close.

Finish

Medium length, dry and malty with nuts and a hint of spice.

Specifications

Name: Glengoyne 10 Year Single Highland Malt Whisky 40%
Distillery: Glengoyne
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: European and American oak sherry casks plus refill casks
EAN no.: 5010852026634

Flavour profile

Unpeated · Apple · Nutty · Caramel · Light

Did you know?

Glengoyne itself points out that their spirit runs more slowly from the pot stills than anywhere else in Scotland. The slower the distillation, the more contact the vapour has with the copper, and the cleaner the spirit becomes.

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The green capsule and the name Glen Guin give away that this bottle has a few years behind it. It is a discontinued version of the ten year old Glengoyne from when the label looked different.

The expert's description

Glengoyne 10 Year Green Cap is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky matured in sherry casks and bottled at 40%.

The whisky is the distillery classic ten year old in older packaging. Glengoyne uses no peat, and the malt is dried with warm air alone, so there is no smoke in the glass — only malt, sherry and fruit.

Bottles like this one are no longer in production. The packaging has changed several times over the years, and it is the ones with the green capsule and the old name that collectors look for.

Tasting notes

Nose

Green apples, nuts and caramel with a light malty note.

Palate

Soft and mild at 40%. Apple, liquorice and nuts with a dry malted middle and a touch of oak.

Finish

Medium length and dry with nuts, malt and fresh-cut grass.

Specifications

Name: Glengoyne 10 Year Green Cap Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 40%
Distillery: Glengoyne
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry casks
Other: Older release with green capsule, The Old Glen Guin
EAN no.: 5010493002806

Flavour profile

Unpeated · Apple · Nutty · Malty · Mild

Investment potential

Medium. Discontinued packaging from well-known distilleries is steadily picked up by collectors, and this one carries both an old name and a capsule colour no longer in use. The outturn is unknown, but the bottles will not be made again.

Did you know?

Lang Brothers meant to call the distillery Glengoyne, but a clerk wrote Glen Guin in the paperwork, and that name stood in the books for decades. Only later was it corrected to the name we know.

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The distillery sits on the Highland boundary itself. The pot stills stand in the Highlands while the casks mature across the road in the Lowlands — same address, two regions.

The expert's description

Glengoyne 12 Year is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a combination of first fill bourbon and sherry casks along with refill casks, bottled at 43%.

Around forty percent of the casks are first fill and the rest are refill. That balance gives the whisky more weight than the ten year old without making it heavy, and the 43% gives it a little more body in the glass.

The malt is unpeated like the rest of the range. Without smoke it is citrus peel, coconut and sherry that carry the flavour, making this one of the more fruity twelve year olds from the Highlands.

Tasting notes

Nose

Lemon zest, coconut and shortbread with toffee apple. Sherry, ginger and vanilla behind it.

Palate

Round and malty with dried fruit, nuts and soft oak. The sherry is clear but does not lie over everything.

Finish

Medium length and lightly spiced with nuts, malt and a dry oak note.

Specifications

Name: Glengoyne 12 Year Single Highland Malt Whisky 43%
Distillery: Glengoyne
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill bourbon and sherry casks plus refill casks
EAN no.: 5010852026641

Flavour profile

Unpeated · Citrus · Sherried · Nutty · Round

Did you know?

Glengoyne distils in the Highlands and matures in the Lowlands. The Highland boundary runs under the road in front of the distillery, so the warehouses on the other side technically sit in a different whisky region than the pot stills.

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Same distillery and same vintage as the Old Malt Cask release, but no water has been added here. 57.7% is where the cask stood when it was emptied.

The expert's description

Glengoyne 2007/2023 The First Edition is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky from a single refill hogshead, bottled at cask strength 57.7%.

The cask carries the number HL20035 and gave 319 bottles after fifteen years. A hogshead holds around 250 litres, half the size of a butt, which is why the outturn is smaller than the Old Malt Cask release from the same year.

The First Editions is the Hunter Laing range of single casks at full cask strength. The whisky is non-chill filtered and of natural colour, so it reaches the glass exactly as it left the cask.

Tasting notes

Nose

Barley, citrus peel and vanilla with a sharp, clean malted note. The cask strength pushes the aroma forward.

Palate

Powerful and dry with green apple, malt and white pepper. The 57.7% brings warmth, but the light character of the spirit still shows through.

Finish

Long, warm and dry with malt, nuts and spiced oak.

Specifications

Name: Glengoyne 2007/2023 The First Edition 15 Year Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57.7%
Distillery: Glengoyne
Bottler: Hunter Laing
Range: The First Editions
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 57.7%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill hogshead, cask no. HL20035
Vintage: Distilled 2007, bottled 2023
Number of bottles: 319
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Colour: Natural
EAN no.: 5060354283875

Flavour profile

Unpeated · Malty · Citrus · Pepper · Cask Strength

Investment potential

Medium. 319 bottles from one hogshead at full cask strength, and Glengoyne rarely turns up from independent bottlers. Cask strength and a small outturn is the combination collectors watch for in this range.

Did you know?

Hunter Laing was formed in 2013 when the Laing brothers split the family firm they had run together for decades. Stewart Laing and his sons took Old Malt Cask and The First Editions with them into the new company.

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32 bottles, 32 chess pieces — The Chess Malt Collection places Tamdhu on the board as one of the white pawns, ready to advance with complexity.

Expert's Description

Tamdhu 16 Year Old The Chess Malt Collection is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled in May 2009 and bottled in August 2025 after 16 years of maturation in a single Oloroso sherry hogshead at 57.5%.

As number 21 in the collection, H2 White Pawn, this release represents Tamdhu's classic sherry style in its purest form. Only 258 bottles were produced, neither chill filtered nor coloured.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisin, dried fruit, burnt sugar and dark caramel with a hint of spiced sweetness.

Palate

Layered and full with ripe fruit, nuts and spice, rounded off by a soft mouthfeel.

Finish

Long, harmonious and warm, where the sherry's sweetness and spice melt together.

Specifications

Name: The Chess Malt Collection H2 White Pawn
Distillery: Tamdhu
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 57.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Sherry Hogshead
Distilled: May 2009
Bottled: August 2025
Number of Bottles: 258 bottles
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: The Chess Malt Collection #21

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Cask strength · Complex · Rare

Investment Potential

Medium. As a numbered release within a well-regarded themed collection with only 258 bottles, it is attractive to collectors chasing complete sets or individual pieces.

Did You Know?

The Chess Malt Collection consists of 32 unique bottlings from various Scottish distilleries — 2 kings, 2 queens, 4 bishops, 4 knights, 4 rooks and 16 pawns — each represented by its own whisky.

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Some whiskies carry their age on the label rather than in the glass. This particular Glenkinchie still wears the label design the distillery retired years ago, from before its 12-year-old successor even existed.

Expert Description

Glenkinchie 10 Year Old Edinburgh Malt Old Version is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 43%. This bottling belongs to the original 10 Year Old expression Diageo launched in 1988 as the Lowland representative in its famous Classic Malts of Scotland range, alongside names like Talisker, Oban and Lagavulin. Production of this 10 year old version continued until 2006, and it was officially discontinued in 2007 when a 12 year old expression took its place, making this a distinctly earlier generation than what sits on shelves today.

Glenkinchie sits in East Lothian, a short drive from Edinburgh, and earned its nickname "The Edinburgh Malt" precisely because of that proximity. The distillery has been running since 1837 and is known for housing some of Scotland's largest stills, which produces a lighter, more floral spirit than what most people associate with Scotch whisky. The barley grown on the surrounding farmland is said to mature quickly into the whisky's character, giving it the fresh, almost green style the Lowland region is known for.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light and delicate with a clean, fresh aroma. There's a hint of freshly cut grass and a touch of dryness underneath, hinting at the classic Lowland style.

Palate

Soft and rounded with fresh, green notes and a touch of summer fruit. The body stays light, almost delicate, making it easy to enjoy without water.

Finish

Short to medium, with a delicate dryness that rounds off the experience nicely.

Specifications

Name: Glenkinchie 10 Year Old Edinburgh Malt Old Version
Distillery: Glenkinchie
Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 100 CL
Edition: Classic Malts Of Scotland
EAN no.: 5000281003610

Flavour Profile

Light · Floral · Fresh · Green · Dry Finish

Did You Know?

When Diageo picked the six whiskies for its Classic Malts range in 1988, Glenkinchie got the nod for the Lowlands over Rosebank, a choice many whisky people at the time considered the more obvious one. Rosebank closed not long after, and today collectors treat that bottle as one of the great lost names, while Glenkinchie remained standing as the public face of the Lowlands.

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A litre rather than the usual 70 centilitres. That format was sold in airports, and this bottle has been standing since June 1990.

Please note: Part of the tax strip is missing, and the bottle has a small scratch or knock mark in the glass. The bottle came from Copenhagen Airport, June 1990.

The expert's description

Glenkinchie 10 Year Old Version is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 43% in a one litre bottle of 100 CL.

The ten year old was the distillery standard expression until it was replaced by the twelve year old. The change came because the two extra years in oak gave more vanilla, and the twelve has been the one on the shelves ever since.

Litre bottles like this were made for duty-free sales. Label, capsule and format all belong to that period, which makes the bottle as much a piece of airport history as a whisky.

Tasting notes

Nose

Bright and floral with lemon, grass and a note of honey.

Palate

Soft and light at 43% with citrus, malt and a mild spiced sweetness. The Lowland style is clear: clean and without weight.

Finish

Short to medium, dry and lightly grassy.

Specifications

Name: Glenkinchie 10 Year Old Version Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 100 cl 43%
Distillery: Glenkinchie
Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 100 CL
Other: Older bottling, duty-free, Copenhagen Airport June 1990

Flavour profile

Light · Floral · Citrus · Malty · Dry

Investment potential

Medium. The litre format was phased out along with duty-free sales within the EU, and the ten year old no longer exists. Bottles with documented origin and date are easier to place with collectors than those without.

Did you know?

Glenkinchie stopped malting its own grain in 1969, and the malting floors were turned into a whisky museum. The museum has been open to visitors ever since and is one of the oldest attractions of its kind in Scotch whisky.

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The Lowlands have only a handful of distilleries left, and Glenkinchie is the one Diageo put into the Classic Malts to represent the region. The twelve year old is the house expression.

The expert's description

Glenkinchie 12 Year is a Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 43%.

The style is light and dry with flowers and citrus, as Lowland malt traditionally is. The distillery moved from a ten year old to the twelve because the two extra years in oak gave more vanilla and a rounder middle.

Glenkinchie lies in a glen by the Kinchie Burn near Pencaitland in East Lothian, about fifteen miles from Edinburgh. The distillery is surrounded by farmland, and the barley has never had far to travel.

Tasting notes

Nose

Lemon, grass and meadow flowers with a note of vanilla and pale grain.

Palate

Light and dry with citrus, malt and vanilla. There is a mild sweetness through the middle and a touch of spice, but no weight.

Finish

Medium length, dry and lightly grassy with a hint of oak.

Specifications

Name: Glenkinchie 12 Year Single Lowland Malt Whisky 70 cl 43%
Distillery: Glenkinchie
Region/Country: Lowland, Scotland
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Range: Classic Malts of Scotland
EAN no.: 5000281021935

Flavour profile

Light · Floral · Citrus · Vanilla · Dry

Did you know?

The name Kinchie is a corruption of De Quincy, the family who originally owned the land. The distillery sits in the glen by the Kinchie Burn, and both burn and distillery still carry a name nobody spells correctly any more.

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Two casks, one whisky. The Glenlivet's 12 year old core range rests on a simple idea: let two different oaks speak to each other until the balance is just right.

Expert Description

Glenlivet 12 Year Old Double Oak is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky, matured for 12 years and bottled at 40%.

The whisky is part of The Glenlivet's core range and, as the name suggests, matured in two different cask types: first traditional American oak casks, then European oak casks that add an extra layer of flavour. The result is a remarkably floral, clean and soft whisky, where sweetness and a light dryness keep each other in check.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Floral and clean, with peach and a pronounced vanilla note.

Palate

Soft and delicately balanced between sweetness and a light dryness, with peach and vanilla as recurring notes.

Finish

Long with a gentle, warm close.

Specifications

Name: 12 Year Old Double Oak
Distillery: The Glenlivet
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak and European oak
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
EAN: 080432402825

Flavour Profile

Floral · Soft · Fruity · Creamy

Did You Know?

The Double Oak process, where the whisky moves from American to European oak partway through maturation, is a technique The Glenlivet has refined over decades, and it is today one of the clearest hallmarks of the distillery's 12 year old core range.

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French oak is rarely The Glenlivet's first choice, but when the distillery reaches for it anyway, the result is worth the 15 year wait.

Expert Description

Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, matured for 15 years and bottled at 40%.

The whisky belonged to The Glenlivet's former age-statement range, where the 15 year old expression stood out for its use of French oak in maturation, instead of the American oak that otherwise dominates the distillery's range. The French oak lends the whisky a drier, more spiced structure that balances the soft, fruity character The Glenlivet is known for.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Floral and light, with ripe apples and a hint of honey, where the French oak contributes a dry, spiced undertone.

Palate

Round and balanced with pears and vanilla, where the oak's spice offers a counterpoint to the natural sweetness.

Finish

Medium length and dry, with a final hint of oak and honey.

Specifications

Name: 15 Year Old French Oak
Distillery: The Glenlivet
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: French oak
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
EAN: 5000299295021

Flavour Profile

Floral · Fruity · Spiced · Soft

Did You Know?

French oak is used far more often for wine maturation than for whisky, and The Glenlivet's 15 Year Old French Oak is one of the relatively few Scotch single malts to have made this cask type a deliberate stylistic choice.

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One cask, 564 bottles, four Nordic countries to share them. That is how the story of Coupar Angus begins, a bottle never meant for a large audience, and precisely for that reason so sought after.

Expert Description

Glenlivet Coupar Angus 15 Year Old Limited Edition is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, drawn straight from a single sherry cask at cask strength of 57.9%.

The whisky is a distillery bottling, released exclusively to be shared between the four Nordic countries, with only 564 bottles of this specific release reaching Scandinavia. The cask has spent 15 years maturing in American white oak and belongs to what the distillery calls its Nordic Cask series, single casks selected specifically for the Nordic market. The name Coupar Angus refers to a location near the distillery, in keeping with The Glenlivet's tradition of naming single cask releases after places in the area.

To join the community around The Glenlivet's single cask releases, whisky lovers can sign up to the distillery's Guardians of The Glenlivet through theglenlivet.com.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fruity with banana and orange, carried by sharpened pencils, nuts and a hint of clove. With water, more tropical fruit and a touch of dark berries such as blackcurrant and blackberry emerge.

Palate

Sweet from the start with berries and citrus fruit, cinnamon and a creamy texture, where caramel and a touch of chocolate mingle with a peppery, tingling heat mid-palate.

Finish

Long and spiced with notes of chocolate, caramel and liquorice, finished with a touch of fruit.

Specifications

Name: Coupar Angus 15 Year Old
Distillery: The Glenlivet
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 57.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Sherry Butt, American white oak (Cask No. 9940)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Bottled: 02.12.2015
Number of bottles: 564 bottles to Scandinavia
Edition: Nordic Cask Coupar Angus

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Spiced · Creamy

Investment Potential

Medium. Single cask releases from the Nordic Cask series are bottled in very limited numbers specifically for the Scandinavian market, making them interesting to collectors focused on Nordic-exclusive Glenlivet bottles.

Did You Know?

The Glenlivet is the second best-selling Scotch single malt in the world and already reached sales of 5.7 million litres in 2010, yet a bottle like this, drawn from a single cask for four countries, is far rarer than most of the distillery's other releases.

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In 1824, George Smith stood alone with his licence and his defiance of the Scottish farmers who refused to pay tax on their home-distilled whisky. Two centuries later, this bottle still carries his name forward as a tribute to the man who founded The Glenlivet.

Expert Description

Glenlivet Founders Reserve is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, bottled at 40% with no age statement.

The whisky launched in 2015 as a tribute to the distillery's founder and was intended to eventually take over from the popular Glenlivet 12 Year Old in the core range. Founders Reserve is matured in a combination of traditional American oak casks and new bourbon casks used only once, the first time The Glenlivet had used this cask type. The combination gives the whisky a creamy, sweet character with pronounced vanilla. On release, Founders Reserve won gold at the 2015 Scotch Whisky Masters, cementing its place in the distillery's range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Citrus and a hint of orange open things up, carried by a gentle sweetness.

Palate

Orange peel, pears, peach and blossom meet vanilla in a classic fruity Glenlivet style.

Finish

Creamy and soft, with a lingering sweetness that rounds off the flavour nicely.

Specifications

Name: Founders Reserve
Distillery: The Glenlivet
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak and first fill bourbon casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
EAN: 5000299609347

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Floral · Sweet · Creamy

Did You Know?

Founders Reserve was the first Glenlivet expression ever matured in new, once-used bourbon casks, a cask choice the distillery had never tried before in nearly 200 years of history until 2015.

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A code without a solution is just a riddle. The Glenlivet gave its whisky a name that asked more questions than it answered, and let the flavour guess the rest.

Expert Description

Glenlivet Miniature Cipher Limited Edition is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky in miniature format, bottled at 48%.

Cipher was one of The Glenlivet's limited releases, developed as part of a campaign in which the distillery played with mystery and code themes around the flavour. The 5 cl miniature was intended as an introduction to a more powerful side of the distillery's style than the one found in the core range's 40% expressions, with noticeable weight and spice already on the nose.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh and fruity in typical Glenlivet style, with a sweetness that hints at the power waiting in the palate.

Palate

Powerful with pronounced spice that builds across the palate.

Finish

Fairly long, with the spice the last thing to fade.

Specifications

Name: Cipher Limited Edition
Distillery: The Glenlivet
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 5 CL
Edition: Cipher Limited Edition

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Spiced · Powerful

Did You Know?

Miniatures like Cipher were originally intended as a way for whisky enthusiasts to taste their way through new, limited releases without committing to a full 70 cl bottle, a tradition that still makes miniatures popular among collectors today.

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Cipher got a little sibling. Where one hid its character behind a name, The Glenlivet let Code turn the riddle itself into part of the experience.

Expert Description

Glenlivet Miniature Code Limited Edition is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky in miniature format, bottled at 48%.

Code was part of the same limited series as Cipher, in which The Glenlivet played with theme and storytelling around its releases. The 5 cl miniature was intended as a compact introduction to a more intense side of the distillery's range, with a strength and structure well above the core range's 40% expressions.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh and lightly sweet, with a hint of the spiced weight that follows on the palate.

Palate

Structured and full-bodied, with spice and a light nutty character.

Finish

Medium length, with the spice as the most lingering impression.

Specifications

Name: Code Limited Edition
Distillery: The Glenlivet
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 5 CL
Edition: Code Limited Edition

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Nutty · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

The Code release was designed as part of an interactive campaign, in which The Glenlivet invited whisky enthusiasts to guess the tasting notes themselves before the distillery officially revealed them, an unusual approach to engaging fans around a new release.

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High above the Glenlivet valley sits a hill that once mattered a great deal to smugglers. Creag An Innean gave them a view over the road south, and an edge over the excisemen.

Expert Description

Glenlivet Nordic Single Cask 2017 Creag An Innean is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, drawn from a single Oloroso sherry cask at cask strength of 61.2%.

The whisky is a distillery bottling from The Glenlivet, released specifically for the Scandinavian market, with only 618 bottles from this one Spanish Oloroso sherry cask (cask no. 58013). The name Creag An Innean refers to a hill near the distillery that, in the 19th century, served as a lookout point for whisky smugglers heading south to the market in Dundee, a place from which they could watch for excisemen and plan their routes well in advance.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A rich aroma of sweet dates and sherry-soaked raisins, carried by spiced oak and liquorice, with caramel, toffee, candied orange peel and a touch of ginger.

Palate

Spiced cinnamon meets soft raisins and freshly baked ginger biscuits, well balanced against a sweetness reminiscent of strawberry jam.

Finish

Soft with a discreet, spiced close.

Specifications

Name: Nordic Single Cask 2017 Creag An Innean
Distillery: The Glenlivet
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 14 Years
ABV: 61.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso Sherry Butt, Cask No. 58013
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Number of bottles: 618 bottles to Scandinavia
Edition: Nordic Single Cask Creag An Innean

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Fruity · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

Medium. As a single cask release bottled specifically for the Scandinavian market in a very limited number, Creag An Innean is a bottle that typically grows in demand as remaining bottles leave the market.

Did You Know?

The name Creag An Innean is Gaelic and translates roughly as "the crag by the cattle fold", a reminder that the land around The Glenlivet was for centuries shaped as much by farming and cattle as by the illicit distilling that later made the place famous.

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South of Elgin, where Speyside flattens out toward the coast, sits a distillery few outside the trade have ever heard of. Glenlossie has spent decades quietly propping up blends like Haig's and Dimple – Flora & Fauna is one of the rare chances to meet it on its own.

Expert's Description

Glenlossie 10 Year Old Flora & Fauna Single Speyside Malt Whisky is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at 43%.

The bottle belongs to the Flora & Fauna series, launched in 1992 by the then United Distillers (today Diageo, the world's largest spirits company). The original series comprised 26 different single malts, chosen to show the breadth of Scotland's whisky regions – most bottled at 43%, a handful at cask strength, and some presented in wooden cases.

Glenlossie sits just south of Elgin alongside several other distilleries most drinkers have never heard of, since their output mainly feeds blends. Glenlossie is a well-known component of Haig's and Dimple, and it rarely appears on a label by itself.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Cornflakes and freshly cut vanilla arrive first, quietly rather than loudly – Glenlossie isn't a whisky that shouts. Behind the pale, cereal sweetness sits a hint of ripe orchard fruit, held back almost politely.

Palate

Ginger and toasted bread define the palate, carried on a soft, creamy body. The sweetness stays restrained and malty rather than fruity, and the texture is round without turning heavy.

Finish

White pepper adds a small spark to an otherwise quiet finish – short, dry and precise, like a parting remark from a whisky that would rather do its work inside a blend than stand alone on a shelf.

Specifications

Name: Glenlossie 10 Year Old Flora & Fauna Single Speyside Malt Whisky 43%
Distillery: Glenlossie
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Flora & Fauna
EAN no.: 5000281010465

Flavour Profile

Malty · Lightly fruity · Spiced · Dry finish

Did You Know?

The Flora & Fauna series takes its name from the animal and plant illustrations Diageo placed on every label in the range – a small nod to the nature surrounding the 26 distilleries that otherwise rarely stepped into the spotlight themselves.

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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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Twenty-three years is a long time to sit still in a Scottish warehouse – long enough for a barely-known Speyside malt like Glenlossie to become something quite different from where it started. Berry Bros & Rudd has captured exactly that moment.

Expert's Description

Glenlossie 1992/2016 Berry Bros 23 Year Old is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky bottled at 46%.

Distilled in 1992, the whisky was sourced by Berry Bros & Rudd, Britain's oldest wine and spirits merchant, which has traded rare casks under the Berry's Own Selection label since its founding in 1698. This Glenlossie comes from a single cask, No. 3473, and wears its 23 years openly – both in colour and in its mature, rounded character.

Glenlossie rarely reaches the world as a standalone single malt, since most of its output goes into blends. A release this old from an independent bottler is therefore a rare chance to meet the distillery at its most mature.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Waxy honey and dried apricot sit over a lightly nutty malt. Given time in the glass, a faint soapy, floral note emerges too, typical of older Speyside malts.

Palate

Soft and round, with toffee, lightly toasted almonds and a hint of old oak polish. The 23 years have smoothed every edge, without the whisky losing its cereal core.

Finish

Dry and faintly tannic, with a lingering honeyed note and a distant whisper of spiced wood.

Specifications

Name: Glenlossie 1992/2016 Berry Bros 23 Year Old Single Cask Speyside Malt Whisky 46%
Distillery: Glenlossie
Bottler: Berry's Own Selection (Berry Bros & Rudd)
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 23 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cask no. #3473
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 1992
Bottled: 2016

Flavour Profile

Honeyed · Nutty · Soft · Dry finish

Did You Know?

Berry Bros & Rudd has traded from the same address in London, 3 St James's Street, since 1698 – the shop was there long before whisky was even a commodity, and it now runs its own podcast on wine and spirits too.

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For almost four decades, Signatory Vintage has made a living finding the casks the big names never wanted to bottle themselves. This 2006 Glenlossie is another reason enthusiasts keep an eye on their releases.

Expert's Description

Glenlossie 2006/2020 Signatory Vintage 13 Year Old is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at cask strength, 58.5%.

Distilled on 27 November 2006 and bottled on 9 March 2020 by the independent bottler Signatory Vintage, one of Scotland's oldest and most prolific bottlers, this whisky comes from two bourbon casks, No. 3303 and 3304, yielding a small outturn of 335 bottles.

Signatory sources casks from distilleries across Scotland and bottles them under its own name – often from distilleries like Glenlossie, which rarely turns up as a standalone single malt elsewhere.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh barley malt and vanilla custard meet a lightly tart fruitiness, like citrus peel. The bourbon cask lends a clear sweetness without taking over.

Palate

Powerful and warm, with caramelised sugar, ripe pear and a peppery spice from the high strength. The malt stays clear throughout.

Finish

Long, dry and lightly spiced, with a lingering note of vanilla foam and a touch of oak.

Specifications

Name: Glenlossie 2006/2020 Signatory Vintage 13 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 58.5%
Distillery: Glenlossie
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 58.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks, Cask No. 3303 + 3304
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 27 November 2006
Bottled: 9 March 2020
Number of bottles: 335
EAN no.: 5021944107292

Flavour Profile

Bourbon-cask driven · Vanilla-sweet · Spiced · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

Signatory Vintage was founded in 1988 by Andrew Symington and helped pave the way for independent bottlings to be seen today as a serious, sought-after corner of the whisky world, not just a curiosity.

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Two casks from the same distillate, bottled just a year apart – a rare chance to see how a single bourbon barrel can pull a whisky in its own direction. This is one half of that story.

Expert's Description

Glenlossie 2006/2021 Signatory 14 Year Old is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky bottled at cask strength, 58.6%.

Distilled on 27 November 2006 and bottled on 22 April 2021 by Signatory, from two bourbon barrels, Cask No. 3291 and 3302, yielding 388 bottles – with no added colour and no chill filtration, so the colour is exactly what the casks gave it.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Pale honey and vanilla custard with a hint of coconut from the bourbon cask. Beneath the sweetness sits a dry, cereal malt and a touch of green apple.

Palate

Powerful and sweet, with caramel, vanilla sugar and a warm, peppery spice. The bourbon cask's imprint is clear, but it never smothers the malt beneath.

Finish

Long and dry, with a faintly bitter oak note and a last trace of honey.

Specifications

Name: Glenlossie 2006/2021 Signatory 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Single Speyside Malt Whisky 58.6%
Distillery: Glenlossie
Bottler: Signatory
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 14 years
ABV: 58.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon barrels, Cask No. 3291 + 3302
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 27 November 2006
Bottled: 22 April 2021
Number of bottles: 388

Flavour Profile

Vanilla-sweet · Powerful · Spiced · Dry

Did You Know?

This release shares its distillate and cask year with a sister bottling from Signatory, filled a year later at 15 years old – two takes on the same spirit, separated only by time in cask.

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One more year in cask makes a difference you can taste. This 15-year-old is the more mature sister to Signatory's 14-year-old from the same distillate – both from 2006, both powerful, but each with its own character.

Expert's Description

Glenlossie 2006/2022 Signatory 15 Year Old is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky bottled at cask strength, 58.2%.

Distilled on 27 November 2006 and bottled on 18 January 2022 by Signatory under its Cask Strength Collection label, from two bourbon barrels, Cask No. 3293 and 3301, yielding 347 bottles – with no added colour and no chill filtration.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Darker caramel and toasted almonds than its younger sister, with a clear scent of warm oak polish and a hint of dried figs.

Palate

Deep and full, with burnt sugar, dark chocolate and a warm, almost peppery spice. The cask's grip on the spirit is more pronounced after the extra year.

Finish

Long, dry and faintly bitter, with a lingering note of dark caramel and oak.

Specifications

Name: Glenlossie 2006/2022 Signatory 15 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Single Speyside Malt Whisky 58.2%
Distillery: Glenlossie
Bottler: Signatory (Cask Strength Collection)
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 58.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon barrels, Cask No. 3293 + 3301
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 27 November 2006
Bottled: 18 January 2022
Number of bottles: 347

Flavour Profile

Dark caramel · Powerful · Spiced · Dry

Did You Know?

This 15-year-old shares its distillate with a 14-year-old sister release from Signatory, bottled a year earlier – compare the two, and you can taste exactly what 12 extra months in cask does to a whisky.

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