Ian Macleod Distillers, has announced the launch of a new
range of whiskies from its Glengoyne Distillery, which celebrate American oak
maturation.
The White Oak range marks a bold and exciting new chapter
for Glengoyne, expanding its taste profile from the predominant Sherry style
that distillery is renowned for.
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Glengoyne launches new White Oak range |
Glengoyne White Oak (47.8% ABV) is a new core range, non-age-stated single malt Scotch whisky, which was matured in a combination of Bourbon and Virgin oak casks.
The whisky is said to deliver notes of vibrant oak, bright
citrus, sponge cake, crisp red apple, ginger spice and a hint of violet on the
nose. Followed by notes of crème brulee, fruit gum sweets, candied lemon, jam
tarts, tinned pineapple, toasted oak and caramel on the palate.
Glengoyne White Oak 24 Year Old (47.8% ABV) is a
limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky, which was matured in a combination
of Bourbon and Virgin oak casks.
The whisky is said to deliver notes of vanilla, toasted oak,
lemon curd, honey, plum jam, desiccated coconut, spiced apple pastry dusted
with icing sugar and a zest of lime on the nose. Followed by notes of lemon and
key lime pie, honeycomb, tropical fruit, soft oak, star anise, chocolate, vanilla,
toffee apple and lingering oak on the palate.
Commenting on the launch, John Glass, Master Blender at
Glengoyne, said: “Our dedication to the best quality wood imparts itself in
every expression from Glengoyne, and the White Oak range is a celebration of
exactly that. I love Glengoyne in bourbon wood; the distillery character
balances wonderfully with the vanilla, coconut and spice from the casks; so
have been eager to create expressions that showcase this style."
Glengoyne White Oak and Glengoyne White Oak 24 Year Old, are
now available from specialist retailers, for the respective RRP’s of £55.00 and
£430.00.
Posted by Steve Rush