1 / 7Glenglassaugh 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cL, 45% ABV
Scotch: Glenglassaugh 12 Year Old is a coastal Highland single malt matured for twelve years in bourbon, sherry and red wine casks. The listing describes fruit-led notes including apricot, fig, dates and cherries, with a 45% ABV strength for buyers seeking a whisky to drink neat or over ice.
At a glance
- Matured for twelve years in a combination of bourbon, sherry and red wine casks, according to the listing.
- The stated flavour profile moves from ripe apricot, fig and toasted vanilla to dates, cherries and whipped cream.
- Suggested serving styles are neat or over ice. The listing also recommends a tulip glass to intensify aroma.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The three-cask maturation gives buyers a clearly stated alternative to a single-cask maturation profile.
- The listing provides a detailed fruit-and-sweetness-led tasting description to help set expectations.
- At 45% ABV, the listed strength is clear for buyers comparing bottling strengths.
Technical specifications
6 specifications| Type | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
|---|---|
| Age | 12 Year Old |
| Bottle size | 70 cL |
| Alcohol strength | 45% |
| Cask maturation | bourbon, sherry, and red wine casks |
|---|---|
| Listed tasting notes | notes of ripe apricot and fig, toasted vanilla, and the scent of exotic tropical fruit, evolving into a taste of candied pistachio, dates, and sweet figs followed by waves of cherries and whipped cream |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the top two star categories, but a smaller share is lower. This gives a generally favourable signal while offering no detail about individual preferences or reasons. The listing’s cask combination and fruit-led notes may help buyers judge whether its stated style suits them, but ratings do not verify those flavour claims.
Frequently asked questions
How is Glenglassaugh 12 Year Old matured?
The listing says it is matured for twelve years in bourbon, sherry and red wine casks.
What flavour notes are listed?
The listing describes ripe apricot, fig, toasted vanilla and tropical fruit, followed by candied pistachio, dates, cherries and whipped cream.
How does the listing suggest serving it?
It suggests serving the whisky neat or over ice, and recommends a tulip glass to intensify the aroma.
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