Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Glengoyne
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.9%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £119.76
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Vanilla, Dried Fruit, Nutty
- Description
- Glengoyne's 21-year maturation in refill wood from 1997 to 2018 strips away the heavy sherry influence the distillery is famous for, revealing the Highland malt's true core of orchard fruit, honey, and subtle spice. Distilled in an era before modern standardization, this vintage bottling at natural strength carries the character of Glengoyne's unpeated style in its purest form, unmodified by fresh wood. A rare opportunity to experience this Highland distillery without its signature sherried presentation.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glengoyne 21 Year Old 1997 (cask 12804) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is a 21-year-old single malt from Glengoyne (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 49.9% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, vanilla, dried fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A premium pour worth the price.
Glengoyne's 21-year maturation in refill wood from 1997 to 2018 strips away the heavy sherry influence the distillery is famous for, revealing the Highland malt's true core of orchard fruit, honey, and subtle spice. Distilled in an era before modern standardization, this vintage bottling at natural strength carries the character of Glengoyne's unpeated style in its purest form, unmodified by fresh wood. A rare opportunity to experience this Highland distillery without its signature sherried presentation.
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