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Learn MoreElevate your whisky collection with the luxurious Glengoyne 18 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch. Distilled at the slowest pace in Scotland, this masterpiece matures for 18 years in a meticulous blend of first-fill sherry and seasoned casks, delivering a beautifully balanced flavor profile. Indulge in its rich aromas of red apples, marzipan, and warm spices, complemented by notes of toffee, dried fruits, and a touch of Seville marmalade on the palate. With its velvety texture and long, warm finish, this sherried single malt offers a refined drinking experience that whisky enthusiasts value. Handcrafted in the Highlands, Glengoyne 18 is perfect for savoring on special occasions or gifting to connoisseurs. Taste the art of slow distillation in every sip.
The Glengoyne 18 Year is distinguished by its slow distillation process, the slowest in Scotland, which enhances its smooth and fruity character. It features a rich influence of first-fill sherry casks, combined with refill casks, creating a “perfect balance” of flavors, including spicy vanilla, ripe apples, and a luxurious mouthfeel. Additionally, it is crafted with air-dried barley and no peat, ensuring a fruit-forward profile without smoky elements.
- **Nose:** Notes of ripe apples, honey, bananas, oaky spices, and a hint of sherry. - **Taste:** A blend of dry sherry, oak, salted caramel, and spiced apple flavors, rounded out with malt sweetness. - **Finish:** A dry sherry finish with lingering notes of oak, leather, and subtle bitterness.
The Glengoyne 18 Year matures in a mix of first-fill sherry casks and refill casks. The first-fill sherry casks contribute to the whisky's rich and complex flavors—like dry sherry, spiced fruit, and caramel—while the refill casks offer balance by softening overly intense characteristics. This careful cask selection imparts depth and layers of flavor over the whisky's 18-year aging process.
Yes! Glengoyne does not use peat in the malting process, so there are no smoky or peaty flavors in its profile. Instead, the whisky emphasizes fruity and sherry-influenced notes, making it an excellent choice for those preferring non-smoky single malts.
The Glengoyne 18 Year has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 43%, equivalent to 86 proof.
Glengoyne's distillation process is the slowest in Scotland, allowing maximum copper contact, which enhances the spirit's smoothness, fruity esters, and complex flavors. This meticulous distillation, coupled with careful maturation, creates a refined and balanced single malt.
The Glengoyne Distillery is situated in Dumgoyne, on the border of the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, approximately 20 miles north of Glasgow. This unique location allows the whisky to be distilled in the Highlands and matured in the Lowlands.
The richness and sherry-forward profile of Glengoyne 18 Year pairs well with roasted nuts, dark chocolate, or dried fruits like figs and raisins. Its balance of sweet and spicy flavors also complements creamy cheeses or desserts with caramel or toffee elements.
Despite its complexity, Glengoyne 18 Year is approachable due to its smooth, fruity, and non-smoky profile, making it a great option for both newcomers and seasoned whisky enthusiasts alike.
Glengoyne 18 Year generally falls in the mid to high-end price range for an 18-year-old single malt, often priced around $100-$130, depending on the region and retailer.
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