Scotch

Whisky Review: Glenglassaugh 12 Years Old

OVERALL RATING

8
Like Conversation

Tasting Notes

About:

It matured for at least a dozen years in a combination of bourbon, sherry, and red wine casks; it has 45% ABV and costs $65.
Appearance:
There’s some nice golden brown going on in this glass, showcasing nice legs and viscosity.
Nose:
A very well-balanced presentation emerges from the glass, rich with notes of almond, cherry, vanilla, and blackberry, with a backdrop of honey and fig.
Palate:
This melts easily into my mouth, with a subtle note of salt present amongst greater flavors of creme brulee, caramel, currant, blueberry, toffee, and vanilla.
Finish:
An easy head-on down my throat with this whisky quietly brings some richness that slowly mellows in the ensuing moments.
Comments:
This is another winner from Glenglassaugh. I don’t find it as intriguing as the other two core releases, but, nonetheless, it is one to be considered worthy as a daily dram.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti is the founder of The Whiskey Wash, an award-winning whiskey lifestyle website dedicated to informing and entertaining consumers about whisk(e)y globally. As a whisk(e)y journalist, expert, and judge, he has written extensively about the subject, been interviewed in various media outlets, and provided tasting input on many whiskeys at competitions.

All Posts

Latest On The Whiskey Wash

Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur Review

What happens when an 18th-century German honey recipe meets premium bourbon? Discover why this sweet, smooth liqueur deserves a spot on your shelf.