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A 16-year-beauty from a historic distillery... Sunday Jan 12th, 2025 View in Browser KL-emailheader.gif Towering High-End Value from a K&L Scotch Discovery 2007 Glengoyne 16 Year Old "Old Malt
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2007 Glengoyne 16 Year Old "Old Malt Cask" K&L Exclusive Single Refill Sherry Butt Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (700ml) ($109.99) "Hard to argue that this isn't one of the best casks of the whisky season” — David Othenin-Girard, K&L Spirits Buyer Built in 1833, this historic distillery changed hands a few times before being purchased by Ian Macleod in 2003. Under his stewardship, Glengoyne has become the acclaimed global brand it is today. Known for their sherried malt, Glengoyne casks rarely leave their warehouses under any label other than their own. From the start, this bottling was recognized as something special. Located in the small town of Dumgoyne, just 13 miles north of Glasgow, Glengoyne sits on the boundary between the Highlands and Lowlands. Despite its proximity to the Lowlands, it embodies the classic Highland style, with a balanced blend of sherry and rich malt character. Independent bottlings are rare, and when they do appear, they’re often from worn-out hogsheads. This 2nd-fill butt, however, is so distinctive it could easily be mistaken for a first-fill. It boasts a deep golden color and a nose bursting with dried fruit, chocolate, and rich malt. Though not a typical “sherry bomb,” one sniff reveals its exceptional quality. “The wonderful Glengoyne distillery is always one to watch,” says K&L Spirits Buyer David Othenin-Girard—this 16-year gem is no exception. 
We've only bottled a handful of Glengoynes over the last 15 years and all but one have been 2nd or 3rd fill hogsheads. The last one we did was about the most controversial whisky we've ever bottled, a PX butt bottled by Old Particular. That whisky was so weird and wine-y, customers either loved it uncontrollably or were completely revolted by it. There was no in-between. This whisky, on the other hand, will almost certainly result in consensus across the board. This beautiful butt, which I assumed was first fill albeit not very dark due to its complexity and flavor, is so creamy and friendly. There may not be another more drinkable malt in the store. Let's see! The color is a splendid burnished gold. Immediately on the nose we get roasted almonds, dried Seville orange peel, fresh mango with the skins, rich toffee syrup, exotic wood and a rich dried barley note. With air the sweetness and the toffee come forward, but it doesn't forget about the fruit. The palate has tons of sweet chocolate, beeswax, sandalwood, dried apricots, and a building spice -ginger root and cinnamon. The finish is very long with a big tingly spice that pushes the sweetness of the nose and front palate out of mind until the next sip. A tiny splash of water brings out the nuts and the fruit. Now there's tons of citrus and a strong almond butter character. The palate too has added tons of fruit, and the ginger is a lingering afterthought. This is just so good. Mostly when I'm wanting to drink scotch it's something like this, tons of complexity, but not overpowered by any one element. The perfectly balanced whisky especially with a dash of fresh spring water. Hard to argue that this isn't one of the best casks of the whisky season, especially for the seasoned sipper who craves balance and depth over power and intensity. |
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