Glengoyne 30 Year Old
- Distillery
- Glengoyne
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46.8%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £894.99
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (4 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Chocolate, Vanilla, Old Wood
- Description
- Glengoyne's 30-year-old was built from one-third first-fill European oak Sherry butts and two-thirds refill Sherry butts, matured in traditional dunnage warehouses to create a full-bodied, Sherry-influenced Highland single malt. The mixed cask approach delivers rich dried fruit, chocolate, and warming spice while allowing the distillery's underlying honey and orchard fruit character to remain visible. The texture is luxurious and round with a long, satisfying finish. This is an excellent choice for those seeking a Sherried Highland with balance between wine influence and spirit character.
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Glengoyne 30 Year Old is a 30-year-old single malt from Glengoyne (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 46.8% ABV. Expect richly sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, honey, chocolate, vanilla. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glengoyne's 30-year-old was built from one-third first-fill European oak Sherry butts and two-thirds refill Sherry butts, matured in traditional dunnage warehouses to create a full-bodied, Sherry-influenced Highland single malt. The mixed cask approach delivers rich dried fruit, chocolate, and warming spice while allowing the distillery's underlying honey and orchard fruit character to remain visible. The texture is luxurious and round with a long, satisfying finish. This is an excellent choice for those seeking a Sherried Highland with balance between wine influence and spirit character.
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