Ian Macleod Distillers, has today announced the launch of
the first expression in a new limited-edition series, from its Highland based
Glengoyne Distillery.
Glengoyne Summer Solstice (59% ABV) is a single cask, single
malt Scotch whisky, which was distilled in 2008 and matured in a Bourbon
barrel.
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| Glengoyne Summer Solstice |
Glengoyne Summer Solstice came to life following a project true to the distillery’s reputation of being one of Scotland’s slowest distilled whisky. Over a year in the making, 12 pinhole cameras were installed at the distillery to track the sun’s path through the sky and watch its influence on the maturation of the casks.
After patiently waiting, the cameras captured imagery of
Glengoyne through sun, wind, ice and snow and created beautiful solargraphy to
show the path of the sun over Glengoyne, inspiring the creation of the new
series.
Glengoyne Summer Solstice, is said to deliver notes of raspberry,
vanilla, desiccated coconut, white grape, lime, soft oak, Swiss meringue and
dark coffee beans on the nose. Followed by notes of vanilla, strawberry coulis,
banana, apricot and white chocolate on the palate.
Commenting on the launch, Robbie Hughes, Glengoyne
Distillery Manager, said: “I’m so pleased to unveil the first expression in
Glengoyne’s Solstice Series, with our Summer Solstice expression. Inspired by a
solography project that took place at our distillery over 12 months, the expression
celebrates the movement of the sun between the summer solstices, signifying
long summer evenings and the journey we’ve travelled from darkness to light. Everything
we do at Glengoyne, we do with patience, dedication and the understanding that
perfection takes time. We’ve a wonderful community of whisky lovers who
appreciate and understand Glengoyne’s unhurried philosophy, so sharing this
special release exclusively with our Glengoyne Family members is our way of
thanking them.”
Limited to 168 bottles, Glengoyne Summer Solstice, is now
available exclusively to members of its free to join Glengoyne Family club - via
its website, for a RRP of £260.00.
Posted by Steve Rush