Glengoyne

Glengoyne 21 Year Old, Sherry Cask, 2013, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 32
Average Score
Avg 88
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Description

A Highland single malt Scotch whisky from Glengoyne Distillery, matured for 21 years predominantly in first-fill European oak sherry casks. Known for its unhurried distillation process and unpeated character, this expression offers a rich, fruity, and spicy profile. It has received multiple awards, including Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Overall Rating
88/100
Great88 / 100

Based on 3 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Punchy oak, potpourri, cranberries, raspberries, malt, figs, dried fruits, dark chocolate, marzipan, orange zest, antique leather, subtle spice.
Palate
Richly sherried, tangy, spiced, molasses, hot apple cider, Christmas pudding, cracked black peppercorns, red fruit, cacao, dark chocolate, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, oak, toffee, plums, berries, creamy vanilla.
Finish
Long, spicy, warm, dry, Oloroso, sweet malt, pitted fruits, ginger spices, lingering notes of dried fruits, soft spices, gentle oakiness.
copper.tram avatarcopper.tram8 Oct
88 / 100

The sweetness has enough edge to keep things interesting. Cracked pepper and cinnamon sit against molasses, honey and red fruit, a contrast that suits my preference for spice without making the whole character seem sharp.

Nose: Oak, potpourri, cranberries, raspberries, malt, figs and dried fruits, Dark chocolate, marzipan, orange zest, antique leather and subtle spicePalate: Richly sherried, tangy and spiced, with molasses and hot apple cider, Cracked black peppercorns, cinnamon and nutmeg alongside honey, toffee, plums and creamy vanillaFinish: Long, spicy, warm and dry, with Oloroso, sweet malt, pitted fruits, ginger spices, dried fruits, soft spices and gentle oakiness
orangepeel owl avatarorangepeel owl21 Sept
88 / 100

Oak suits the rich sherry.

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Ssunbeamwren3 Sept
88 / 100

The contrast between cracked black peppercorns and the sweeter molasses, honey and red fruit is the most appealing part for my taste. Cinnamon and nutmeg add another clear layer of spice, while the finish is described as warm and dry alongside sweet malt and ginger spices. That balance gives the sherried character some shape rather than making sweetness the whole story. It sounds generous and well-layered, though the punchy oak and dry finish may keep it from feeling especially soft.

Nose: Punchy oak, Cranberries and raspberries, Dark chocolate, Subtle spicePalate: Cracked black peppercorns, Cinnamon and nutmeg, Molasses, Red fruit and honeyFinish: Long, spicy, warm and dry, Sweet malt, Ginger spices, Dried fruits and gentle oakiness
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SGD 211SGD 173SGD 135SGD 97Price (SGD)Observed dateSep 8Nov 9Sep 8 - SGD 200 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Nov 9 - SGD 108 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Nov 9, 2025

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Nov 9, 2025SGD 108.05
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 8, 2025SGD 199.81
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
Tevasa Cooperage in Spain
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Golden Promise barley
Fermentation
56 hours
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
N.A
Historical context
N.A
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Punchy oak, potpourri, cranberries, raspberries, malt, figs, dried fruits, dark chocolate, marzipan, orange zest, antique leather, subtle spice.
Palate
Richly sherried, tangy, spiced, molasses, hot apple cider, Christmas pudding, cracked black peppercorns, red fruit, cacao, dark chocolate, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, oak, toffee, plums, berries, creamy vanilla.
Finish
Long, spicy, warm, dry, Oloroso, sweet malt, pitted fruits, ginger spices, lingering notes of dried fruits, soft spices, gentle oakiness.
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