Glengoyne Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish Whisky

After the tasting you know for sure that the nose is the best part. There it is this sherry that has always been known from good bottles. There are matches coming through that simulate the senses. I like it a lot. After a short time it starts with apricots, raisins, caramel and orange plus peel. Now the apple. It slowly becomes more mature, juicy and sweeter. That goes up to baked apple. No alcohol, no annoying notes or smells.
Arrived in whisky heaven. Respect Glengoyne.

A voluminous sherry scent rises, paired with plum compote. A first sip reinforces the impression. Wow, he moves in Strong onset, the aromas are spreading, it is believed that the mouth is big enough. Now comes the oak, almost like marzipan, grapes, spices. Long, spicy, strong finish. Very nice drop!

This single malt focuses on a wonderful fruity sweetness, paired with notes of vanilla and caramel. This rich and intense aroma competes with a warming spiciness from the European sherry PX casks, which together result in a well-balanced and harmonious dram. The spiciness can be tamed with a few drops of water, but without losing this sweet and intoxicating fruitiness. Of the three tested Glengoyne bottlings, the best for me by far.

Fruity, sweet and rich whisky, with notes of honeyed almonds and walnuts, lemon rind, burnt sugar, vanilla, dark oak, dried fruit, nutmeg, sweet grapes and toasted malt.

This is a fantastic dessert dram. Heavenly nectar. Smooth and satisfying.

Over the years I have drank three different teapot drams, two cask strength editions and every age statement glengoyne has put out including the M&S exclusive 14 year old. In 2015 I paid a large sum to take the 5 hour masterclass at the distillery where I tried several single casks and was shown the PX casks by my guide 'Arthur'. So when I saw this was finally for sale I snapped it up... And I'm amazingly disappointed... It tastes very very very similar to the basic 12 year old statement... At double the price. If they had bottled this at Cask Strength and not chill filtered it, then it could have been special, but although complex it is weak and lacks punch.. tastes too thin...