GLENGOYNE LAUNCHES VINTAGE 1972

[William]

The year 1972 was a significant year in our history - Polaroid launched the world's first instant camera, the pocket calculator was invented, Nike sold its first pair of running shoes and Glengoyne laid down some exquisite casks of their Highland Single Malt for maturation. These have now been bottled and are ready for sale!

Like these iconic brands, the Glengoyne Vintage 1972 is expected to thrill consumers with a strong emphasis on quality, design and style. The malt will be sold in a gold spirit safe with gold bottle label and black neck tag with a velvet pouch for the safe's lock and key. A tasting notes booklet will also come with this exclusive Malt.

The stylish design is in line with the recent repackaging of the Glengoyne core range, which now reflects the brands premium global status. The Glengoyne 1972 will retail at UK RRP £250-300.

Iain Weir, Marketing Director at Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd, commented, "I am delighted with the creation of this 1972 vintage. It not only tastes superb, but really looks fantastic too. I am sure it will have real appeal to the connoisseur, collector and gifting market. We pride ourselves on quality and style but I think we have really outdone ourselves this time!"?

[William]

Tasting Notes for the Glengoyne 1972:

Colour/appearance:
A natural pale, yet bright Imperial gold. The light syrupy smoothness creates slowly forming legs on the glass which slowly meander.

Nose:
The fruitiness of bananas, sweeties and fruit punch combine with the rich, yet subtle floral notes of apple blossom and elderflower, followed by nectarine and grapefruit with hints of vanilla pod and dry oak wood.

Taste/body:
Light and syrup smooth at first with hints of liquorice and a spicy sweetness, followed by a ladder of delicate lemon peel and light cashew to reach new heights with an explosion of rich honeycomb sweetness and light oak. The aftertaste is dry and sweet, leading to an almond bitterness and aniseed.

Finish:
A medium to long dry, lingering finish which is sweet and mouth warming, followed by glazed orange and sweet kaki. A delightfully rich candy concoction.