Glengoyne 12 is a well-balanced, approachable expression that highlights the distillerys elegance and restraint. Free from peat influence, it leans into fruit, honey, and gentle oak tonesmaking it a great entry point into Glengoynes style while still offering enough depth for more seasoned drinkers.

Origins & Craftsmanship

• Distillery / Region: Glengoyne sits just on the Highland side of the Highland/Lowland divide, with its maturing warehouses located in the Lowlands.

• Unpeated Malt: Glengoyne does not use peat in drying its barley the malt is dried with warm air instead.

• Cask Regimen: The 12-year expression is matured in a combination of first-fill bourbon hogsheads and first-fill sherry wood casks, plus refill casks.

• ABV / Bottling: It is bottled at 43% ABV.

Tasting Profile

Component Notes & Observations Appearance / Colour Natural, rich gold. Nose / Aroma Honey, coconut oil, lemon zest, dried oak, a touch of nuts and toffee apples. Palate / Taste Toffee apples, vanilla, caramel, orchard fruit (apple, pear), gentle spice (nutmeg / cinnamon), soft oak influence. Finish Medium length, with oak, sherry echoes, barley sweetness, and a smooth, non-bitter tail.

One reviewer describes the palate first as Orangina (a citrus soda effect), then vanilla, caramel, milk chocolate, and light spice (nutmeg/pepper).

Serving & Pairings

• Serve: Neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass. Because 43% ABV is modest, water is optional but can help open oak and fruit notes.

• Pairings:
  Apple tart, baked apple dessert
  Light pt or foie gras
  Creamy cheeses or nutty cheeses
  Mildly spiced dishes (chicken with herbs, roasted pork)
  Nuts, dried fruit, shortbread

Quick Overview

Feature Detail Name Glengoyne 12 Year Old Single Malt Type / Style Highland single malt (unpeated) Cask Regimen First-fill bourbon + first-fill sherry + refill casks ABV 43% Character Honey, orchard fruit, toffee, coconut, soft oak, gentle spice Positioning Entry point in the core Glengoyne range, elegant and balanced