Glengoyne 1999 Master of Malt 20 yo

 

 

 

50,5°

Distillery : Glengoyne - Highlands

Sherry Hogshead 

Independent Bottling 

By Master of Malt 

Limited Edition 

Single Cask 

Bottled in 2019

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength

Totally Unpeated 

 

 

 

It's often forgotten, but Master of Malt isn't just an excellent spirits website. It's also a respected independent bottler. This 20-year-old Glengoyne can testify to that, having aged honourably in a Sherry Hogshead before being sold in 130 bottles.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

Blueberries, redcurrants and blackberries, black grapes, all wrapped in a cosy bark, lichen, vegetal moss, soft caramel, roasted hazelnuts, melted chocolate on warm pear, light mineral and spicy notes. Morello cherries, liquorice, a pinch of blackcurrant. On the palate, orange marmalade and dark chocolate, treacle, candied ginger, various spices, thyme and nutmeg, fir honey, where red fruit swims. Honeysuckle. The finish is long, rich and languorous, with dried fruits, apricots, figs and dates. Chocolate custard with a dash of vanilla.

 

In Short, 

A classic Glengoyne, deep and complex, fruity and pastry-like, with delicate hints of wood. It's a great success. It is still on sale on the Master of Malt website, but can also be found at auction. Fans of the profile will not be disappointed.

Score : 89

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

                                           Deke McGee - That's Love