Glenglassaugh 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Fruity and coastal sums up the balance of Glenglassaugh's signature style, a profile captured in the newly presented twelve year old. The nose builds with moderate aromas of ovaltine, orange zest, vanilla and moist fruitcake following in a creamy palate of soft yellow fruits, light beeswax and toasted cereals. Salted cracker biscuits, pepper and sprinklings of oak shavings reign in the sugars leaving a fine thread of vanilla and honey. On the understated, elegant side - akin to an amplified version of Glenmorangie 10. Matured in bourbon, sherry and red wine casks. 45% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... An age-stated bottling from the maker of last year’s Whisky of the Year, this malt is an elegant jewel of the Highlands. The nose is lush and fruity, perfumed with honey and raisins, crisp with lemon and grapefruit, and braced by a hint of salinity. The palate is richer, with ginger and honey, fruit tart, and dying embers from an oceanside fire The elegance carries through on the finish with a long sweet and salty fade. 93 points - whiskyadvocate.com

Notes from the producers... Luminous gold in colour with aromas like sweet coastal waves of ripe apricot and fig meld with toasted vanilla and tropical flora, carried on a warm ocean breeze. On the palate is candied pistachio, date and sweet fig roll into waves of morello cherry and whipped cream, infused with fresh coastal air.