Glengoyne Distillery is a whisky distillery continuously in operation since its founding in 1833 at Dumgoyne, north of Glasgow, Scotland. Glengoyne is unique in producing Highland single malt whisky matured in the Lowlands. Located upon the Highland Line, the division between the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland, Glengoyne’s stills are in the Highlands while maturing casks of whisky rest across the road in the Lowlands. Unlike many malt whisky distilleries today, Glengoyne does not use peat smoke to dry their barley, but instead uses warm air.
For those who prefer the Highland style of whisky, you will find that this 21 yr. old scotch is one terrific bargain even at the $140 price range. Most of us are aware that everybody’s palate is different, but nevertheless there are standards to go by and measure against. The Glengoyne 21 is a star no matter how you measure it. This glengoyne is finished in sherry oak casks, which give it a beautiful dark chocolate aromatic influence.
Name: Glengoyne 21 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Region: Highland, Scotland
Nose: Sherried spices, nuts and dried berries, malt barley and cocoa.
Palate: Dried Nuts, Barley, sherry, malt chocolate, Honey and Cinnamon.
Finish: Long finish, warm and spicy. Pitted fruits and ginger spices. Warm velvety dry down.
