WhiskyIntelligence.com » Weblog Archive » 2007 Glengoyne 16YO “Outdated Malt Cask” Ok&L Unique Single Refill Sherry Butt Cask Energy ~ Single Malt Whisky Information

We’ve solely bottled a handful of Glengoynes over the past 15 years and all however one have been 2nd or third fill hogsheads. The final one we did was about essentially the most controversial whisky we’ve ever bottled, a PX butt bottled by Outdated Explicit. That whisky was so bizarre and wine-y, prospects both liked it uncontrollably or have been utterly revolted by it. There was no in-between. This whisky, however, will nearly definitely end in consensus throughout the board. This lovely butt, which I assumed was first fill albeit not very darkish on account of its complexity and taste, is so creamy and pleasant. There might not be one other extra drinkable malt within the retailer. Let’s see!

The colour is a splendid burnished (1.1). Instantly on the nostril we get roasted almonds, dried Seville orange peel, recent mango with the skins, wealthy toffee syrup, unique wooden and a wealthy dried barley observe. With air the sweetness and the toffee come ahead, but it surely doesn’t neglect in regards to the fruit.

The palate has tons of candy chocolate, beeswax, sandalwood, dried apricots, and a constructing spice -ginger root and cinnamon. The end may be very lengthy with a giant tingly spice that pushes the sweetness of the nostril and entrance palate out of thoughts till the subsequent sip. A tiny splash of water brings out the nuts and the fruit. Now there’s tons of citrus and a powerful almond butter character. The palate too has added tons of fruit, and the ginger is a lingering afterthought. That is simply so good. Largely after I’m eager to drink scotch it’s one thing like this, tons of complexity, however not overpowered by anybody component.

The superbly balanced whisky particularly with a splash of recent spring water. Exhausting to argue that this isn’t among the best casks of the whisky season, particularly for the seasoned sipper who craves steadiness and depth over energy and depth.