Generously_Paul
Glenglassaugh Port Wood Finish
Single Malt — Highland, Scotland
Reviewed
September 29, 2019 (edited October 11, 2020)
Dipping back into my vast sample backlog, I came to Glenglassaugh, from the Highlands of Scotland. Port Wood Finish is... well...finished in Port wood. I love Port matured/finished whisky. When it’s done right you get lots of added sweetness and complexity. This one is bottled at 46% ABV and is non chill filtered and a natural golden color with pinkish hues to it.
A candy-like sweetness begins the nosing experience along with fruity Port wine notes. Mixed berry pie and powdered sugar. Somewhat chalky at times but not necessarily in a bad way. Walnut bread, sandalwood, vanilla and lemon meringue. Honey, baklava, creamy, toffee. A whiff of smoke in the background.
The palate is sweet at first, then a kick of spice hits to wake up the senses. Juicy dark fruits like cherries, plums, blueberries and strawberries. A touch malty but mostly covered up by the sweetness. Dark toffee/caramel, nectarines and peaches. Dark honey with a touch of allspice.
A medium bodied mouthfeel that is creamy and mouth coating.
The finish is medium long with sweet fruity candy, vanilla and winey notes.
I liked this whisky, but I could see it being too much after the first dram. It’s not quite a dessert dram because of the spice level of the palate, but it’s just a little too sweet for more than just one, maybe two glasses. Good flavors, just a bit over the top in a few areas. At $65, or thereabouts, it’s not a bad price, but ultimately I would pass on buying a bottle. 3.75 and a thanks to @LeeEvolved for the sample.
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Great detail in your tasting @Generously_Paul :)
Good summary. I enjoyed this but I agree that one glass on the odd occasion would be sufficient. I’d think a bottle of this would last quite a while.