46°
Distillery : Glengyle - Campbeltown
Bourbon Barrels and Ruby Port Casks
Independent Bottling
By William Cadenhead Limited
Limited Edition
Single Malt
Bottled in 2025
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured
Peated from 12 to 15 ppm
Independent bottlings from the Glengyle distillery are rare, and in fact this one is not, since Cadenhead and the distillery share the same owner, the Mitchell family. It is therefore a necessarily remarkable product, which is why it was decided to release it at Cadenhead rather than directly as an Original Bottling. The combination of Bourbon and Port casks ensures the research of an interesting balance.
Let's Taste It :
The Port influence is both intense and measured. The fruit is very present, with plums, blackberry jam, blackcurrants and black grapes, as well as an exotic touch of passion fruit. At the same time, the distillery's character is present, with light peat adding depth, charcoal and mineral notes of dry hay and a pinch of coarse salt. On the palate, it's more unequivocal, the fruit is stronger, on cherry, redcurrant, pomegranate, some grainy cereals accompanied by a little dirtiness. The finish is long, dark and almost explosive, caramel and dark chocolate, a few more red plums, fir honey, earthy roots.
In Short,
That's certainly something to remember. The Port is very intense, much to my delight, as I like Port cask ageing, but it doesn't take away too much of the distillery's markers. So it's a great success, except for the palate, which I found a little smooth, but good nonetheless. I would have considered buying it, but it's definitely too expensive, especially at this discount.
Score : 88
To Be Listened While Sipping :
The Comet is Coming - Blood of the Past
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