Whisky Focus - Glasgow 1770 Unveils 3 New Whiskies In Its Small Batch Series

The Glasgow Distillery, which revived single malt whisky production in Glasgow, has expanded its innovative Small Batch Series with three new single malt scotch whiskies crafted specifically for spring, which are said to feature delightful hints of orchard fruits and zesty citrus.

Included in The Glasgow Distillery's latest offerings are their inaugural releases using Calvados and Manzanilla Sherry casks, alongside a return to Tequila cask aging, this time with their triple distilled whisky. The new additions, Glasgow 1770 Calvados Cask Finish, Glasgow 1770 Manzanilla Sherry Cask, and Glasgow 1770 Tequila Cask Finish, join the distillery's Small Batch Series—a continuing collection showcasing the adaptability of their three whisky-making styles, with a diverse array of captivating cask finishes.

Mike Hayward, co-founder of The Glasgow Distillery, commented: "Glasgow 1770 Calvados Cask Finish marks our first venture into Calvados finishing, using a cask that had previously been used for maturing the traditional apple-based French brandy that is produced in the Normandy region of France, offering notes of fresh green apples, poached pears, and baked apple pie.

"Our previous bottling of double distilled spirit finished in a Tequila Cask was so popular that we decided to go one step further, finishing our lighter and more delicate triple distilled whisky style in a Tequila Cask, resulting in a whisky packed with notes of rich honey, lemon and lime citrus, and honeydew melon.

"Finally, we have our first Manzanilla Sherry Cask matured single malt, a lusciously complex whisky with notes of saline smoke, tropical papaya, and rich plum. The whisky comes from a single cask which has spent over five years maturing in a Manzanilla Sherry Butt from a bodega in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, an area of Spain famed for its unique climate and production methods. This cask previously held our peated double distilled new make spirit, contributing a touch of smoke which marries perfectly with saline honey and floral chamomile notes gained from the Manzanilla."

Bottled in the distillery's distinctive industrial bottles, Glasgow 1770 Tequila Cask Finish is presented at 55.3% ABV, with only 272 bottles released. Glasgow 1770 Calvados Cask Finish boasts a 58.7% ABV and a limited batch of 270 bottles. Lastly, Glasgow 1770 Manzanilla Sherry Cask is offered at 59% ABV with 813 bottles available.

All three of the releases have a RRP of £59 and will be available from specialist online whisky shops such as Master of Malt here in the UK and will also be available from select retailers across South Korea, Germany, The Netherlands and Poland as well as direct from the Glasgow distillery website.
 

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