redlipwhiskydiary
Glengoyne 12 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
April 27, 2021 (edited April 28, 2021)
What's your favourite springtime dram? With the sun shining and temperatures on the rise, I thought it would be a great day to taste Glengoyne 12.
The nose brings me to an orchard with smells of ripe apple and barley. Over time, creamy vanilla, faint coconut and aged wood waft in like a warm breeze.
The taste of this oily, rich golden-brown pour begins coquettishly mild with honeyed grape sweetness. Seconds later, a medium pepper spice kick with tannic accompaniment join in. It descends to a moderate length finish with oak, bitter orange zest and nutmeg.
It's a light and easygoing dram that would be great in the spring. Its freshness is welcome for variety's sake or as an addition to an unpeated roster. It doesn't have massive layers of complexity but some days, that is quite alright by me.
7.25/10
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@fomo Thanks for sharing! I have been trying to find an Old Pulteney but haven't convinced myself to buy the 12. It sounds like that was a good call! If I ever have the opportunity to buy a full bottle of the Glengoyne 15, I would (despite it being discontinued). Cheers! 🥃
@redlipwhiskydiary the question of a springtime whisky is something that I’ve recently pondered, too. Old Pulteney 12 used to be my go-to for spring breaks at the coast, but the revamp leaves much to be desired. I missed opportunities to try the 15 and 21 year expressions of Glengoyne before the massive price hikes, but it sounds like there’s an opportunity for redemption in the 12 year. Cheers.