About the Brand

THE GLENGOYNE WAY

Unhurried since 1833
When everything is hurtling along around us, we hold true to practices honed over centuries. our unique distillation process has evolved little by little in pursuit of perfection over the best part of two centuries
Nothing is precious as time
we believe nothing is as precious as time. its passing can be measured, but its value cannot. so, we'll keep moving at our own pace, to create extraordinary whisky, creating impressions that stand the test of time.

Hidden beginnings 
Taking advantage of a secret waterfall, generations of the Connell family made illicit spirits in the wooded hills behind where our distillery stands today. our legal status may have changed but we still use water from the same hills today, connecting us to our origins like a river to its source.

Glen of the geese 
Every winter, the hill behind our distillery becomes a beacon for migrating flocks of geese, which is why our home on the highland border is known as the glen of the geese or, in gaelic, glen guin. but our guests have inspired more than just our whisky's name. in a world that seems to spin faster every day, we're proud to be the slowest whisky distiller in scotland.

The right way is the long way
And while our methods might appear meandering, they are anything but. like those geese, we're guided by an unwavering clarity of purpose and the knowledge that sometimes the right way is a long way.

Our unique process
In the stillness of our quiet glen, we know that patience is rewarded. nothing is rushed and every stage of our whisky-making process is given as long as it needs. uniquely-shaped stills nurse the simmering wash during the longest distillation of any Scottish whisky, prolonged contact with the copper coaxing sweet and fruity notes from the gently rolling vapors. that's why our barley is only ever dried by air, allowing the true Glengoyne spirit to shine through.

Our precious casks
From here the precious spirit is transferred to casks made to order from European and American oak, themselves prepared for six years before they're ready to carry our whisky to maturity. the natural color of the whisky is a testament to decades within the wood alone. nothing else is added, this is how we craft a whisky unlike any other. this is the Glengoyne way

Glengoyne Cask Strength

Bottled at the strength it emerges from the cask, this delicious amber gold dram is un-chillfiltered, unfussed, and untamed; the closest you’ll get to open the cask yourself. 

On the nose, you’re met with baked lemon, rich sticky toffee pudding, malt biscuits, plum, hazelnut, and an unmistakable hit of zesty apple. To taste, expect a weighty mouthful of rich vanilla and fresh fruits that develop into poached pears with cinnamon spice and a drizzle of honey. The finish is long and rewarding, with Medjool dates, apricot, toffee, and honey.

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE: Amber Gold

NOSE: On the nose, you’re met with baked lemon, rich sticky toffee pudding, malt biscuits, plum, hazelnut, and an unmistakable hit of zesty apple.

PALATE: To taste, expect a weighty mouthful of rich vanilla and fresh fruits that develop into poached pears with cinnamon spice and a drizzle of honey.

FINISH: The finish is long and rewarding, with Medjool dates, apricot, toffee, and honey.

Maker Notes

Spicy vanilla fruit, ripe apples and a rich, luxurious mouthfeel. This is the result of 18 long years and a generous proportion of first-fill sherry casks. And of the patience we take over the slowest distillation in Scotland.

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR: Medium gold with a rich glow.

NOSE: Awash with red apple, ripe melon and fresh banana. Heavenly and well rounded, it drifts into hot porridge topped with brown sugar.

PALATE: Full bodied, round and rich. At first macerated fruits, marzipan and walnuts; then warm spices, dry cocoa and lingering Seville marmalade.

About the Brand

THE GLENGOYNE WAY

Unhurried since 1833
When everything is hurtling along around us, we hold true to practices honed over centuries. our unique distillation process has evolved little by little in pursuit of perfection over the best part of two centuries
Nothing is precious as time
we believe nothing is as precious as time. its passing can be measured, but its value cannot. so, we'll keep moving at our own pace, to create extraordinary whisky, creating impressions that stand the test of time.

Hidden beginnings 
Taking advantage of a secret waterfall, generations of the Connell family made illicit spirits in the wooded hills behind where our distillery stands today. our legal status may have changed but we still use water from the same hills today, connecting us to our origins like a river to its source.

Glen of the geese 
Every winter, the hill behind our distillery becomes a beacon for migrating flocks of geese, which is why our home on the highland border is known as the glen of the geese or, in gaelic, glen guin. but our guests have inspired more than just our whisky's name. in a world that seems to spin faster every day, we're proud to be the slowest whisky distiller in scotland.

The right way is the long way
And while our methods might appear meandering, they are anything but. like those geese, we're guided by an unwavering clarity of purpose and the knowledge that sometimes the right way is a long way.

Our unique process
In the stillness of our quiet glen, we know that patience is rewarded. nothing is rushed and every stage of our whisky-making process is given as long as it needs. uniquely-shaped stills nurse the simmering wash during the longest distillation of any Scottish whisky, prolonged contact with the copper coaxing sweet and fruity notes from the gently rolling vapors. that's why our barley is only ever dried by air, allowing the true Glengoyne spirit to shine through.

Our precious casks
From here the precious spirit is transferred to casks made to order from European and American oak, themselves prepared for six years before they're ready to carry our whisky to maturity. the natural color of the whisky is a testament to decades within the wood alone. nothing else is added, this is how we craft a whisky unlike any other. this is the Glengoyne way

Glengoyne 12 Year Old
Lemon zest, toffee apples – and a scent of coconut. Hand-selected sherry casks help create this paradise of flavors and rich, golden color. It’s the taste of Scotland’s slowest distillation, and our insistence on barley dried by air – never peat

TASTING NOTE

APPEARANCE: Natural, rich gold

NOSE: Coconut oil, honey, lemon zest, dried oak

PALATE: Toffee apples, cinnamon spice, ginger, orange, shortbread

FINISH: A hint of sherry and soft oak. Very well balanced

APPROVED BY: Robbie Hughes, Distillery Manager

Legacy Series: Chapter 3

Inspired by Sir Arthur John Tedder – The Exciseman stationed at Glengoyne defining the rules of Scotch whisky, inspired by our distillery. March 2nd 1908 – He was first witness at the Royal Commission on Whiskey* and other potable spirits. A royal commission to determine the very concept of what whisky was. On one side was the purists who only thought Pot Still whisky was whisky and on the other side Blenders who thought grain and malt whisky combined was whisky. The Scots and the blenders won the day after 37 sittings; This was seen as the sensible outcome. Blends could still be called Whisky and called Scotch if distilled in Scotland.

We will use this exceptional whisky to celebrate Tedder’s influence in defining what should make a great Scotch during his time stationed at Glengoyne – defining the rules to which we still distil to this day. Tedder would be proud of this exceptional whisky – bottled using some of the very finest American oak sherry casks in our Glengoyne warehouses – and we thank him as the attention to detail and his exacting standards not only creates rules the whole industry follows today, but it inspired the people of Glengoyne to constantly pursue perfection, and helping to create the Unhurried Glengoyne Way.

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE: Deep Gold

NOSE: On the nose, signature Glengoyne deep sherry notes which accompany our distinctive cinnamon sticks and vanilla aromas.  A very pleasing combination of mixed berry jam and apple strudel intertwine revealing some pear. 

PALATE: On the palate, a rich luxurious body that’s satisfyingly chewy with warm boozy raisins combining with spiced buns slowly giving way to tarte tatin and smooth cream sherry. 

FINISH: The finish is light and fruity, which deepens with hints of pineapple, dried fruits, dark chocolate and lingering spice finish are the aromatic ‘legacy’ of this wonderful dram before you reach for the bottle and go back for more.

Matured in hand-selected sherry oak casks of exceptional character, this annual Glengoyne release of only 5200 bottles is the taste of 30 years, held in a single dram. Our finest sherry casks are left almost entirely to their own devices for 30 years. Almost, but not quite. Twice, perhaps three times in three decades, our malt master will taste this ongoing alchemy of cask and spirit. His aim: to hand-select only the best sherry oak casks. Each decade has added deep colour, intense flavour and limitless complexity to the precious contents. Only the best can become Glengoyne 30 Year Old.

TASTING NOTES

Colour: Deep Amber
Nose: Black Cherry, Sherry Trifle, Marmalade, Tea Rose, Rum & Raisin Chocolate
Palate: Burst of sweetness changing quickly to Plum compote, Cinnamon, Cloves and Tangy Marmalade