Glengoyne 12 yo

 

 

 

43°

Distillery : Glengoyne - Highlands

1st Fill, 2nd Fill American Bourbon and 1st Fill European Sherry Casks

Original Bottling 

Core Range 

Single Malt 

Launched in 2009

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

Totally Unpeated

The difference is tight between Glengoyne's 10 year old and 12 year old. Three degrees more alcohol, and for my part I find a greater influence of Bourbon. However, the Sherry casks are first fill and should stand out. With this 12yo, the idea is to satisfy the Western European market with a product of better quality, but still very competitive in terms of price.

Let's Taste It : 

The nose is full-bodied and more vanilla-like, with hints of white plum and coconut. Round and sweet, with hints of genoise biscuit and waffle with whipped cream. The first taste is suave, with a hint of lemon. Then the spices kick in, pepper, mustard and ginger. Warm. The finish is very balanced, not very aggressive, but quite long, with muscat grapes and a sprinkling of milk chocolate. The finish is evanescent, with green apples and a few floral hints.

 

In Short, 

For a few euros more, I think it would be better to buy this one, which is more solid and tasty. However, I'm not totally convinced, it lacks sherry for my taste, even though it's quite good overall.

Score : 85

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

  

                                           Al Green - How Can You Mend a Broken Heart