Glengoyne

Glengoyne Balbaína, Sherry Cask, 2018, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 11
Average Score
Avg 79
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Description

Unveiled in 2018, this was a travel retail exclusive release from Glengoyne distillery, named the Balbaina after the winemaking region of Spain. Matured "with a heart of European oak Oloroso sherry casks." Presumably the remainder of the vatting is from traditional oak. A Highland malt distillery located in Dumgoyne, a small village to the north of Glasgow. For over a century it was synonymous wit ...

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 13, 2026SGD 88.63
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The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 101.46
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
Balbaína vineyard
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Air-dried barley
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Robbie Hughes
Master distiller (distillation)
Robbie Hughes
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Bottle and box
Series highlights
Spirit of Oak collection
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Travel Retail Exclusive
Allocation
Travel Retail
Nose
Rich chocolate orange, malty biscuits, spiced raisins, maple syrup, and a hint of red wine sweetness, with subtle notes of clove and almond.
Palate
Earthy clove and cinnamon, chewy dates, brown sugar, dried apple, and sticky toffee, with a creamy texture and hints of cantaloupe and dark chocolate.
Finish
Medium to long, with lingering sweetness of sherried fruit, warm spices, soft oak, ground spice, and a delicate touch of citrus peel.
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