Glengoyne 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glengoyne · Glengoyne Distillery
Glengoyne's unhurried distillation — the slowest in Scotland — yields a malt of uncommon refinement for its age. The 12 Year Old is a benchmark for what sherry-matured Highland whisky should taste like without peat or smoke to lean on. Pure malt character at an accessible price.
Nose
Toffee apples and honey dominate the opening, with subtle sherry-cask nuttiness underneath. Hints of green malt and a gentle floral note emerge with air.
Palate
Creamy mouthfeel delivering caramel, dried fruit, and hazelnut. A mid-palate brightness of orange peel balances the sweetness. The sherry influence is measured — present but never overbearing.
Finish
Medium-length, resolving in warm oak, a dusting of cocoa, and lingering honey sweetness.
- Region
- Highlands
- Cask Type
- Refill and first-fill European oak sherry casks
- Peat Level (PPM)
- 0
- Distillation
- Copper pot stills, slowest distillation rate in Scotland
- Maturation
- Combination of refill and first-fill sherry casks for a minimum of 12 years
- Chill-Filtered
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Highland Garden — 2 oz Glengoyne 12 · 0.75 oz honey syrup · 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice · 2 dashes orange bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
The nutty, butterscotch profile of the whisky pairs beautifully with firm aged Manchego and a sliver of quince paste, whose tart sweetness echoes the dried fruit notes.
Sitting at the exact line where the Highlands meets the Lowlands, Glengoyne has distilled without peat since 1833, running the slowest copper pot stills in Scotland to coax maximum fruit from unpeated barley.
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