Glengoyne The Legacy Series Chapter Two

It’s the second chapter in Glengoyne’s Legacy series! This one was dedicated to Peter Russell, chairman and founder of Ian Macleod Distillers, which bought Glengoyne in 2003. A trio of casks make up this fruity expression, specifically 48% was aged in first-fill bourbon barrels, with 17% in first-fill sherry casks and 35% in oak refill casks.

It’s a deliberate contrast to Chapter One, which was matured in first-fill European oak oloroso sherry casks as well as refill casks. This is a great example of how bourbon casks can make Glengoyne distillate shine and a fantastic demonstration of the distillery’s wood management policy.

Complex on the nose with sweet baked vanilla biscuits, white chocolate, raspberries and lemon peels. To taste you have sweet vanilla lingering with hints of cinnamon, lemon cake and red apples. The finish is long and mellow with spice.