Glengoyne Highland Single Malt 10 Year Old

Introduction

Every winter, the hill behind their distillery becomes a beacon for migrating flocks of geese, which is why their home on the Highland border is known as The Glen of The Geese or, in Gaelic, Glen Guin. But their guests have inspired more than just their whisky’s name. In a world that seems to spin faster every day, they’re proud to be the slowest whisky distillery in Scotland.

In the stillness of the quiet glen, they know that patience is rewarded. Nothing is rushed, and every stage of their whisky-making process is given as long as it needs. Uniquely-shaped stills nurse the simmering wash during the longest distillation of any Scottish whisky, prolonged contact with the copper coaxing sweet and fruity notes from the gently rolling vapours. Their barley is only ever dried by air, allowing the true Glengoyne spirit to shine.

From here, the precious spirit is transferred to casks made to order from European and American oak. They prepared for six years before they were ready to carry their whisky to maturity. The natural colour of the whisky is a testament to decades within the wood alone. Nothing else is added. This is how they craft a whisky unlike any other. This is the Glengoyne way.

A soft, sweet 10-year-old single malt from the Glengoyne distillery and a winner of a Gold Medal at the 2007 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Slightly herbal, big bourbon influence has brought a wonderful “high note.” White milk bottle sweets are more creamy than fruity. Barley rich, with more bourbon influence. Clean and dry.