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Glengoyne 21 year old, 43%, $80
While younger Glengoyne whiskies are enjoyable but often fairly straight-forward in flavor, the older expressions develop nicely in depth. Regardless of age, there’s always a creamy maltiness as the foundation of the whisky. For this expression, notes of honey, cookie dough, dry spice notes (vanilla, cinnamon) and soft fruit (citrus, apple) round out the palate. This whisky is clean, polished, and very drinkable. A new addition to the Glengoyne line, and very welcome.
(1st Quarter 2005 Issue-Vol. 14#1)
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Glengoyne, 12 year old, 57.2%, $50
A new, cask-strength Glengoyne without chill-filtering. Both features put this whisky in a higher class than the entry level 10 year old. That classic clean maltiness which Glengoyne is known for is certainly in this whisky. With the addition of some water, the whisky really opens up, becoming fragrant, fruity (cherry pits, apples), along with hints of anise and almonds. A nice effort from the new owners.
(1st Quarter 2005 Issue-Vol. 14#1)
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Glengoyne Scottish Oak Wood Finish (43%)
Deep gold color. Aromas of creamy vanilla, herbs, wood spice, and subtle fruit. Light and creamy in body. On the palate, this whisky starts out clean and sweet, with notes of vanilla and honey. It then turns dry with spicy, herbal, soft fruity notes, finishing on the dry side.
Style: Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Price: approx. $65. Availability: specialty retailers nationwide (imported by Skyy Spirits, 212/213-9777).
This whisky still retains the soft, creamy, vanilla and honey notes typical of Glengoyne. The Scottish Oak wood finish adds depth, complexity, and body to the whisky-a new dimension. It is for those who enjoy Glengoyne whisky but would like to see it with a little more robustness.
(2nd Quarter 2003 Issue-Vol. 12#2)
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