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Glengoyne Cask Strength Batch 4
(0.75l, 58.8%)
Glengoyne’s classic single malt, but strong enough to curl your kilt.
Originally called “Burnfoot Distillery,” George Connell officially started Glengoyne in 1833 — after the Excise Tax Law of 1823 made it cost effective to do so. The fact that good old George had been hauling full casks of Whisky out of the tree-lined glen since 1820 is purely a coincidence. Anyway, the point is that they have been making single malt Whisky here for a long time. Famously, they say the Glengoyne distilling process takes longer than any other in Scotland in order to deliver their unique richness and character.
To understand the signature Glengoyne style you need to know three things. First, the malt is indirectly dried with warm air (no peat or coils). Second, they make extensive use of Sherry casks for aging across the entire core range. Third, they exclusively use “Golden Promise” barley — which has a lower grain yield, but higher quality. Only two distilleries use this rare and expensive grain — the other is The Macallan. Glengoyne Cask Strength delivers this sensuous, signature style at a jaw-dropping 58.8% ABV. No wonder it brought back the Gold medal from the International Spirits Challenge.
Smartass Corner:
The boundary between the Highlands and the Lowlands — called “The Highland Line” — runs right through the distillery grounds just outside Glasgow. This means that the still-house sits officially in the Highlands, while the aging warehouse sits officially in the Lowlands.
Originally called “Burnfoot Distillery,” George Connell officially started Glengoyne in 1833 — after the Excise Tax Law of 1823 made it cost effective to do so. The fact that good old George had been hauling full casks of Whisky out of the tree-lined glen since 1820 is purely a coincidence. Anyway, the point is that they have been making single malt Whisky here for a long time. Famously, they say the Glengoyne distilling process takes longer than any other in Scotland in order to deliver their unique richness and character.
To understand the signature Glengoyne style you need to know three things. First, the malt is indirectly dried with warm air (no peat or coils). Second, they make extensive use of Sherry casks for aging across the entire core range. Third, they exclusively use “Golden Promise” barley — which has a lower grain yield, but higher quality. Only two distilleries use this rare and expensive grain — the other is The Macallan. Glengoyne Cask Strength delivers this sensuous, signature style at a jaw-dropping 58.8% ABV. No wonder it brought back the Gold medal from the International Spirits Challenge.
Smartass Corner:
The boundary between the Highlands and the Lowlands — called “The Highland Line” — runs right through the distillery grounds just outside Glasgow. This means that the still-house sits officially in the Highlands, while the aging warehouse sits officially in the Lowlands.
Flavor Spiral™
About The Flavor Spiral
biscuit
sherry bomb
black pepper
demerara sugar
strawberry
jam
grain
spicy
bitter
What does Glengoyne Cask Strength Batch 4 taste like?
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Glengoyne Cask Strength Batch 4 and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Glengoyne Cask Strength Batch 4 and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Categories of Scotch Whisky: Single malt, Blended malt (formerly called a Vatted malt), blended, single grain and blended grain Scotch.
Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Medium amber.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Shortbread biscuits, strawberry jam, hot cream.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Rich and lightly sweet with sugar cookies, elderberry wine, and a dash of pepper.
Finish
Long and slick.
Flavor spiral
Biscuit, sherry bomb, spicy, black pepper, bitter, grain, strawberry, sugar, jam.
Medium amber.
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Shortbread biscuits, strawberry jam, hot cream.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Rich and lightly sweet with sugar cookies, elderberry wine, and a dash of pepper.
Finish
Long and slick.
Flavor spiral
Biscuit, sherry bomb, spicy, black pepper, bitter, grain, strawberry, sugar, jam.
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Ratings & Reviews
Daniel,
Very spicy and shiny like tin foil. Surprisingly lacking in flavor profile. Improves with water but not what I was expecting.
Scott,
A little too strong for my taste, but has a nice sherry touch that's pleasant on the nose and palate.
Nathan,
Good and Strong!!!
alexey,
Somewhat floral taste with a hint of salt. Aftertaste is short
Keara,
Not bad. Burns pretty good; you can definitely feel the extra ABV
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