Scotland - Highlands

Question 1

Glengoyne

Answer 1

• Founded in 1833.
• One of the country’s most attractive distilleries; small and compact, tucked into a wooded glen in the foothills of the Campsie Fells.
• The Highland Line runs through the distillery, and although technically in the Lowlands, water for production comes from above the Line and the whisky’s character is Highland (the warehouse is located on Lowland side).
• The malt used for Glengoyne is unpeated.
• Core range: 10yo, 12yo (cask strength), 17yo, 21yo.

Question 2

Glengoyne - Tasting Note

Answer 2

• Fruity with traces of vegetables and nuts.
• The spirit gains weight with age, especially in ex-sherry casks.
• The core expressions are from a mix of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry.
• Malty, with bruised pears; a light sweetness, with some acidity, drying in the finish.
• Medium body.

Question 3

Glenturret

Answer 3

• Founded in 1775.
• Claims to be the oldest operating distillery in Scotland.
• Water comes from the River Turret.
• Famous Grouse Experience.
• Core range: 8yo, 10yo, 15yo + ltd editions.

Question 4

Glenturret - Tasting Note

Answer 4

• Fruity (with orange notes), cereal-like and lightly medicinal as new-make, these characteristics are expanded in the younger mature expressions, with a hint of smoke.
• The taste is sweetish, with honey notes, nuts and cereal, and still a whiff of smoke.
• Medium body.