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William
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 Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:49 am Post subject: Glengoyne Adds 12 Year Old To Core Range |
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Glengoyne have added the Glengoyne 12 year old to their core range.
Like all of Glengoyne's Single Malts, the 12 Years Old is distilled from air-dried barley, untainted by harsh peat smoke, capturing the authentic "Real Taste of Malt'. At 43% strength, with a natural, golden colour, the 12 Years Old has scents of coconut oil, lemon zest, honey and dried malt. With a warming mouthfeel, its initial palate is of toffee apples and cinnamon spice, while a touch of water brings out ginger, fresh orange and shortbread. The balanced finish is further mellowed by hints of sherry and soft oak.
You can read more about it here:
http://www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/glengoyne12yearold.htm
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Mark
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| Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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William do you know if this is a watered down version of the current Glengoyne 12 year old Cask Strength.
I wouldnt mind a seeing a 12 year old version of the Glengoyne 17 year old, i have a soft spot for that.
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William
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| Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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| Mark wrote: | | William do you know if this is a watered down version of the current Glengoyne 12 year old Cask Strength. |
Hi Mark
That thought had crossed my mind also, this is what Glengoyne distillery manager Robbie Hughes told me about it:
"No it is not a watered down version of the 12 year old Cask Strength is is a completely new vatting, in fact the only thing the same between the two is the age statement."
"It is a completely new vatting, introducing some first fill bourbon barrels that aren't used in any other Glengoyne expression. The sherry percentage also differs."
"The Core is select refill American Oak and European oak casks. A healthy percentage of first fill sherry casks are used allowing us to bottle at natural colour, as with all Glengoyne products, and first fill Hogsheads make up a significant percentage of this vatting, adding different elements of flavour in comparison to other Glengoyne products."
The Cask Strength will still be available. Glengoyne are also launching a 12 year old Cask Strength 1 litre version later this month which will be available through travel retail outlets worldwide only.
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Mark
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| Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks William |
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Crane
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| Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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Mark i think the Glengoyne 17 yo is a very good whisky. I will have to look out for the new 12, if i hadnt read your post William i may have assumed it was a lower alcohol version of the existing 12.
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