Glengoyne 32 Years Old, Single Cask

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 53 by Arthur Motley and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Arthur Motley Nose Fragrant, like a guava or kushi pear. Floor polish, mint syrup, artificial cherry flavour and a whiff of wood glue. Palate Orange, raisins, goosberries and a balsa woodiness indicating a good bit of age. Finish A light burnt character, and possibly some rose. Relatively subtle, whispering of its age. Comment Complex, old, not perfect, but good darned fun!

Dave Broom Nose Intense, mature and complex. Fruit coulis made from slightly tart hedgerow fruits and mint. Raspberry leaf, light cream, beech nut, patisserie. Palate Layers of flavour with a zesty, citric quality. Balanced oak, Seville orange, mulled wine. Firm and nutty structure but has sweetness to balance. Finish Long, generous, complex. Comment This is a stunningly great whisky, subtle and profound...