Glengoyne 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

From the southernmost of the Highland distilleries. Glengoyne uses only unpeated malted barley i.e. barley which is air dried rather than dried under a peat fire. This 15 year old is aged in both bourbon and first-fill sherry casks. Expect a smooth, barley focussed dram that's completely devoid of peat. Natural colour. 43% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... Glengoyne’s core range has been revamped: the 12 year old cask strength bottling was replaced by one with no age statement, and this 15 year old was added. Maturation has taken place in sherry casks and the result is a nose of vanilla, ginger, toffee, vintage cars’ leather seats, and sweet fruit notes. The somewhat oily palate features quite lively spices, raisins, hazelnuts, and oak. The finish is medium in length and spicy to the end, with cocoa powder.
86 points - whiskyadvocate.com, Reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Spring 2013)

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