The Glenturret 12 Year Old is a single malt whisky from the illustrious Glenturret Distillery, reputedly the oldest Scotch distillery in the world. Founded in 1775 as an illicit operation called Hosh, it was renamed Glenturret in 1818. Reborn on the original Hosh site in the 1950s, the distillery has since changed ownership several times, with its most recent acquisition by the Lalique Group in 2019. This 12-year-old expression is part of the notable 2020 Maiden Release, matured in European oak casks and bottled at 46% ABV.
Glenturret 12 Year Old is a true testament to the distillery's ethos of handmade, heartfelt whisky production. The maturation in European oak casks over 12 years has imparted a distinct character to the spirit, honed through small-batch, manual production techniques characteristic of Glenturret. The sherry oak casks have contributed to a rich and complex profile, with nose notes of raisins, cinnamon, and walnuts, unfolding into flavors of rich fruit cake, baked apple, and ginger on the palate, and culminating in a dry and spicy finish with hints of orange peel and toasty oak.
Previous releases of the Glenturret 12 Year Old have offered a delightful array of dried fruit, baking spices, vanilla, and caramel, thanks to maturation in both European and American oak casks. Notably, the 2022 release features aromas of caramelized apples, vanilla custard, creamy oak, and baking spices, accompanied by flavors of cherry pie, baked apples, cinnamon, vanilla, and oak spice on the palate.
Despite its long-standing history, Glenturret remains a relatively under-the-radar distillery, having played a significant role in the production of the Famous Grouse Blends before branching out with its own core range of single malt bottlings in 2015. Under Lalique's stewardship since 2019, Glenturret is gaining deserved recognition within the whisky community. This 12-year-old single malt exemplifies the distillery's unwavering commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
Its maturation in European oak casks over 12 years, combined with small-batch, manual production techniques, results in a rich and complex flavor profile that reflects Glenturret's commitment to handmade, heartfelt whisky.
You can expect notes of raisins, cinnamon, walnuts, rich fruit cake, baked apple, ginger, orange peel, and toasty oak, with a dry and spicy finish.
While previous releases have featured notes of dried fruit, baking spices, vanilla, and caramel, the 2020 Maiden Release is particularly distinguished by its rich, fruity flavors and a dry, spicy finish.
The Glenturret 12 Year Old 2020 Maiden Release is a remarkable single malt that showcases the distillery's dedication to quality craftsmanship. The European oak cask maturation over 12 years has imparted a rich complexity, with a harmonious blend of fruit and spice notes. This whisky stands as a testament to Glenturret's storied history and artisanal approach, making it a must-try for enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.
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