This Blair Athol single malt whiskey was distilled in March 2011 in the distillery of the same name in the Scottish Central Highlands and bottled in 300 bottles in July 2019 at a cask strength of 59.2% vol. After a short fermentation with clear spices, the single malt gets a nutty basic aroma, which has been supplemented with a fruity malt character through the distillation. The aging in the barrels gives it pleasant notes of vanilla and light smoke. With its barrel strength of 59.2% vol. it is wonderfully suited to experience a sensory play of aromas and taste development by diluting it with water. Aroma: cream and caramel candy, panicles of currants, subtle iodine, a little smoke. On the palate you will find spicy notes of liquorice, notes of meat juice, light peat aromas and wood. This whiskey stays on the palate for a long time.

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Typical of Glengoyne's single malts are fruity aromas of apples and pears. Nutty flavors are also typical in Glengoyne's single malts. Like other Glengoyne whiskeys, this single cask whiskey from the MCCRAE’S series is characterized by its light, delicate character. The refill barrel is recognizable with light oak notes and corn, as well as aromas of pears, green apples and a nutty malt character. The taste is characterized by malt and tart fruit sweetness. It ends in a short, soft finish with notes of bitter bitter almonds. This means that no peat is used when malting the barley. Another special feature is the storage location of the barrels - the warehouse is across the street from the distillery. This is where Lowland begins. The distillery itself is in the extreme south-west of the Highlands (just across the street) and therefore Glengoyne is a Highland whiskey.

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Production: This beautiful whiskey was stored exclusively in ex-bourbon barrels for 10 years.
Bouquet: a complex and rounded nose. Notes of baked pie crust, sweet vanilla fondant and pears. In addition to delicate notes of rose petals, heather and a deep earthy aroma, there is a slight nuttiness.
Palate: On the palate, viscous, supple and hearty. Warm pastries, vanilla, oak and earthy aromas characterize this wonderful single malt.
Finish: Long and dry. Oak makes room for roasted green apples, which then linger on the palate.

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Production: The Torran Sauternes gets its basic maturation in American white oak barrels (ex-Bourbon barrels). At the end of the aging process, this whiskey is given a finish in Sauternes barrels for around 6 - 12 months. Each barrel is given the maturation time it needs. Some barrels can be filled into bottles after 6 months, others take a little longer.
Bouquet: An elegant, floral beginning develops in the nose to notes of honey, apricots and pears.
Palate: A full-bodied and warm taste of spices and honey. In the finish a wonderful warmth with bitter oranges.

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