Glengoyne The Legacy Series Chapter Three

 

 

 

48°

Distillery : Glengoyne - Highlands 

Refill Sherry and Bourbon Casks

Original Bottling 

Limited Edition 

Single Malt 

Bottled in 2022

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

Totally Unpeated

To mark a break with chapter two of the Legacy Series, dominated by bourbon casks, chapter three will be infused into Sherry casks. The bottle is is intended as a tribute to Arthur John Tedder, the Exciseman of Glengoyne in the early 20th century, who took part in the 37 debates that decided what Scotch Whisky should be. After 37 debates, these experts came to the conclusion that Scotch Whisky should be made in Scotland - what geniuses!

Let's Taste It : 

At first, creamy and very well-balanced, with sweet barley and stewed red fruits, cherries and gooseberries, well-managed spices, cinnamon, nutmeg, then it becomes increasingly delightful, brown sugar, meringue, genoise, biscuit. Remarkably unctuous on the palate, with just the right amount of spice to give it a little character, slightly bitter wood, cloves, brown sugar, a few hints of chocolate, before a rather fine, long finish of pepper, heather, leafy, with a certain amplitude.

 

In Short, 

It's quite successful, the Sherry is relatively intense and round without being overpowering, giving a nice balance. I prefer this chapter three to chapter two, because it's less experimental, more basic and fruity, and I'd like to compare it with the first chapter, to get an idea of the range. It's a very interesting series, but let's be honest, it's too expensive.

Score : 87

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

                                           Natalie Cole - I'm Catching Hell (Living Here Alone)