43°
Distillery : Glengoyne - Highlands
1st Fill European Sherry Casks
Original Bottling
Core Range
Single Malt
Launched in 2007
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Totally Unpeated
At Glengoyne, they only distil 6 litres a minute. Their motto is "Unhurried since 1833". Similarly, their casks are prepared for 6 years before being filled with the precious juice. Suffice it to say that the preparation of this 21-year-old, aged exclusively in European sherry casks, took a longer time. This is the top of the regular range, and its oldest expression after the 10 Years Old. It has since been joined by the 12, 18, Legacy Series and Cask Strength.
Let's Taste It :
Exotic wood, just varnished. Beautiful charcoal fullness. Nuts, hazelnuts, cashews, peanuts. Dried grapes. After a while the Sherry takes flight, Christmas pudding, caramelised tart tatin, scoop of vanilla ice cream, cinnamon. You can feel the caress of the warm air that has malted the barley for hours. Some exotic fruits, kiwi, lychee. Quince jam. Coconut. Really good on the palate, still nutty, with apricot, slight acidity, spices, paprika, saffron, nutmeg. Prickly pears. Very woody finish, really long, with hints of tinder and Armenian paper. Chocolate and coffee. Chicory. Dry earth and oily charcoal. Maté.
In Short,
I was disappointed, especially by the nose, which lacked a little complexity and intensity, especially compared to the 18-year-old. That said, the palate and finish make up for it a little, though not enough for me to recommend buying it. In any case, it has become very difficult to find, and the price makes you smile.
Score : 88
To Be Listened While Sipping :
Hania Rani - Glass
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