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6th August 2025 |
The Glasgow
distillery launched a 10 Year Old
Sauternes Cask Matured exclusively with
Royal Mile Whiskies at the Edinburgh
Whisky Fringe Festival 2025.
 The Glasgow Distillery has announced the
release of its second limited edition 10
Year Old single malt, celebrating a
decade of whisky production. Created in
collaboration with renowned Edinburgh
based whisky retailer Royal Mile
Whiskies, this special bottling will
debut exclusively at Whisky
Fringe—Edinburgh’s premier whisky
festival, which draws more than 1,700
enthusiasts each year.
Named Glasgow 1770 10 Year Old Sauternes
Cask Matured, this unpeated single malt
comes from a single refill French
Sauternes barrique, where it has been
fully matured. The result they tell me
is a refined, fruit-forward whisky
offering notes of poached pear, tropical
fruit, honey, salted caramel, and a
gentle touch of cinnamon spice.
This release follows the distillery’s
first 10 Year Old bottling, which sold
out in less than 20 minutes in March,
and a recent trio of Small Batch Series
whiskies, all finished in wine casks.
Mike Hayward, Founder at The Glasgow
Distillery, said: "It’s a big year for
us at The Glasgow Distillery, as we
celebrate 10 years since our first casks
were filled. This is a truly special
10-year-old release, an American white
oak cask that previously held Sauternes
wine. Being a refill barrique, the
Sauternes influence is present but not
overpowering, adding depth and flavour,
resulting in a perfectly balanced single
malt while still showcasing our
decade-old spirit. The caramel and malty
characters of the American oak are
complemented by the rich poached pears
and tropical fruit imparted by the
Sauternes wine, creating a harmonious
balance of whisky and wood."
Sam Brabbs, Head Spirits Buyer at Royal
Mile Whiskies, commented: "We’re
delighted to have collaborated with The
Glasgow Distillery on this exciting
release. We’ve long supported the new
wave of Scottish distilleries, and The
Glasgow Distillery has firmly
established themselves as one of the
most innovative and inspiring producers
right now. Their diverse core range,
along with an impressive Small Batch
Series, showcases great flavour, quality
and accessibility. It’s no wonder
they’ve built such a passionate
community around their whiskies.
"This single cask marks their first 10
years of whisky making and is one of the
most interesting examples of Sauternes
cask matured whiskies I’ve tried
recently showcasing a balance of fresh
apricots, salted butterscotch and honey.
We’re proud to be launching it
exclusively at the 23rd edition of
Whisky Fringe this year at Mansfield
Traquair, where The Glasgow Distillery
will be joining fellow established
distillers in the main hall for the
first time."
The new release will be available
exclusively to attendees of Whisky
Fringe from 8–10 August, with any
remaining bottles going on sale at the
Royal Mile Whiskies shop starting
Monday, 11 August.
Glasgow 1770 10 Year Old Sauternes Cask
Matured is bottled at 53% ABV, limited
to just 340 bottles, and will be priced
at £73.95.
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Glasgow 1770 10 Year Old Sauternes Cask Matured Review
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Bottled at 53% ABV.
Producer's
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Notes
of runny honey and rich vanilla with
hints of floral orange blossom leading
to baked apple pie, stewed pears, and
dried apricot.
Taste: Honeyed
sweetness and notes of vanilla pods meet
Seville orange marmalade, ripe mango,
rich toffee, and baked fruits, all
underpinned by a welcome lasting
minerality.
Finish: Rich,
with a nutty oiliness alongside sweet
butterscotch, baked banana, earthy
nutmeg, and a warming ginger and
cinnamon spice.
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