One of two expressions released by Glenglassaugh distillery, late 2018. Octaves Peated Batch 2 has been carefully crafted by Master Blender, Rachel Barrie from a combination of single malt matured in bourbon, Port and Oloroso Sherry cask octaves. Maturing whisky spirit in a smaller octave casks (65 litres) allows more contact with the wood, developing and ageing the whisky a lot quicker.
Tasting Notes
Glenglassaugh Octaves Peated - Batch 2 - Producer Notes
Colour: Bright honey gold.
Nose: An intriguing balance of sweetness and savoury smoke, spiced by the sea. Salted caramel shortbread gives way to chilli chocolate and burning driftwood, as smoked fish and smooth mango waft through sea air.
Palate: Sip apricot, ginger and mango salsa, becoming smoky bacon and paprika spiced yellow plum, layered with barbecue smoked maple wood.
Finish: Savour roasted nuts and spiced fruit, as lingering wood smoke carries into the salted maple syrup finish.
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