The first whisky in Glengoyne’s Legacy Series, Chapter One has been aged in first-fill European oak oloroso sherry casks, as well as some refill casks. It has a fruity, sweet character, with notes of sweet sherry, vanilla and dried apricots, while a bolder, spicier note develops slowly.
The Legacy Series Chapter One commemorate the life and achievements of Cochrane Cartwright, and his vision of what Glengoyne could become. Distillery Manager from 1869, Cartwright dramatically slowed down the distillation process and introduced the distillery to sherry casks.
From Master of Malt
Here we have Chapter One of Glengoyne's The Legacy Series. This expression celebrates Cochrane Cartwright, Glengoyne’s distillery manager in 1869, who famously introduced sherry casks to Glengoyne. The liquid was matured in first-fill European oak Oloroso sherry casks as well as Glengoyne's refill casks, before being bottled at 48% ABV.
Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose: Think luxurious sticky toffee pudding, packed to the brim with dried fruit and Christmas spices, and drowned in vanilla custard.
Palate: A thick mouthfeel, where prominent sherry notes take over gentle oak with more of those dried fruits and sweet vanilla pod, with a hint of stewed pear and cinnamon spice.
Finish: A lengthy finish, dried fruits and sherried notes remain.
