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Glengoyne 17 Year Old 1997 '46' Malts of Scotland

Last summer Malts of Scotland introduced a new series called ‘46’, with which they refer to the alcohol percentage at which the malts are bottled. There was already a Bowmore 2002 and Tamdhu 2002, now it is time for a 17 Year Old Glengoyne. The nose is fruity on overripe oranges, sweet apples, white grapefruit and gooseberries. Loads of beeswax....

Score 84/100

Glengoyne 1997 Malts of Scotland, Sherry Butt 582, 614 bts

This Glengoyne was bottled by Malts of Scotland, the well-known German independent bottler. The spirit was distilled on 17th February 1997 and bottled at the age of 12 in June 2006. Coincidence or not, this one has the same ABV as the official bottling of the 12 Year Old Cask Strength. But that’s where the comparison ends. This one is darker (due...

Score 89/100

Glengoyne 12 Year Old cask strength

We sampled this bottle on the 14th of November 2012. Although it was harsh at first and had very divided opinions, it is actually a very pleasant dram. As with all cask strength whiskies, it improves with a dash of water. Colour: Full gold, rose gold. Nose: Very strong kick with a medicinal streak, Oaky and fruity. Hint of peat. Citrus zest. A...

Score 74/100

Glengoyne 10 Year Old

Nose: rich, sherried malt. Toffee applies, fresh and dried fruit (apples and grape), licorice, vanilla cream and lemon zest. Fresh-cut wood develops with time. A wonderful aroma. Taste: medium- to full-bodied. A brilliant arrival of juicy, fruity malt is soon overtaken by tangy sherry. Some spices but overall pretty gentle. Becomes sour at the...

Score 92/100