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Glengoyne
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Glengoyne
distillery is located near to Killearn,
Stirlingshire, which is also only about half an hour from
Glasgow.
It
was founded in 1833 and had various owners until the Lang
Brothers took over and renamed it Glen Guin in 1876. Then back
again to Glengoyne about 30 years later.
1965
Saw Glengoyne become part of Robertson & Baxter who later
became part of Edrington Group and they extended the number of
stills from two to three in 1966-7.
Ian
MacLeod Distillers took over Glengoyne in 2003. |
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Glengoyne
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General whisky characteristics: Fruit, nuts and some malt |
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Glengoyne,
'CS', 12y, 57.2% ABV
Typical cost of
this bottle; €€€€€
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Glass: Spiegelau
Colour: Rich gold
Nose:
Slightly spirity malt with rich old oak, weathered leather and
background hints of nuts.
Palate: Very smooth and
sweet but that alcohol comes along in force and sits almost
endlessly on the front of the tongue.
With
4 drops of water in about 1cl: The nose is lightened
slightly and the palate now contains a very pleasant fruity
element.
18
drops of water in 2cl: Very pleasant indeed, but this would
still take a little more water! The palate is now fresh and
lively with oak, wood, raisins, currants and spicy, malty
marzipan.
Finish: Long and getting longer with each addition of water.
Overall impression: A
powerful and rich after dinner dram.
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Glengoyne,
14y, 40% ABV
Typical cost of
this bottle; €€€€€
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Glass: Classic Malt
Colour: Bright (18 carat) gold
Nose:
Very slightly vegetal oak, leather, hay, grass and nuts.
Palate: Smooth and
creamy mouth-feel, candy-floss wrapped in hay, slightly farmy.
Finish: Medium and semi-dry
Overall impression:
Slightly farmy with something lacking in flavour.
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Glengoyne,
21y,
43% ABV
Typical cost of
this bottle; €€€€€
to €€€€€
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Glass: Spiegelau
Colour: Teak
Nose:
Fresh grass marinated in cream sherry, served with walnuts and
raisins on an oak platter.
Palate: A burst of dark
fruits and berries(raisins, prunes, blackberries, raspberries
and redcurrants) with a side order of nuts.
Finish: Medium to long, fading slowly.
Overall impression: A
thoroughly enjoyable whisky. The typical sherry cask notes of
dark fruits and nuts are in abundance. I like this!
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