Detailed Description
Glenglassaugh describe this single malt as ‘like a sweet shop by the beach’, referring to the candy and vanilla notes added to their coastal, peated whisky by the American virgin oak it’s been finished in.
Glenglassaugh Peated Virgin Oak Finish Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML Tasting Notes
Nose: Creamy vanilla with toasted oak spice flows over candy store confectionery and crisp freshly peated barley.
Palate: Crisp oak and hints of candied ginger, boiled sweets and brittle toffee, all surrounded by the most deliciously sweet peat smoke.
Finish: Finish is smooth and long.
Distillery Information
The Glenglassaugh distillery is a malt scotch whisky distillery which restarted production in November 2008 after being acquired by an independent investment group. Following a complete refurbishment by the new owners the distillery was re-opened on 24 November 2008 by the First Minister for Scotland Alex Salmond.
