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Glenglassaugh
reawakens with the launch of a trio of
new whiskies - Glenglassaugh 12 Year
Old, Sandend and Portsoy.
Since it was
founded back in 1875 Glenglassaugh
distillery has closed and reopened again
on a few occasions, during World Wars
and downturns in Scotch whisky sales.
The distillery was last mothballed back
in 1986 during a downturn an remained
closed until 2008. So for more than twenty years,
this hidden whisky treasure nestled in
the rugged north east region of Scotland
lay dormant. Now almost another 15 years
on since Glenglassaugh Distillery was
awakened from its slumber the iconic coastal Highland whisky
is experiencing a rebirth with the unveiling
of a
new portfolio which launches with three
new single malt whiskies and a new design direction.
Leading this transformative moment is
the release of the flagship
Glenglassaugh 12 Year Old Single Malt,
which the distillery tells me embodies
Glenglassaugh's renowned coastal style.
This milestone marks a significant
turning point for the distillery.
Furthermore, the overall artistic
direction of the bottle and packaging has evolved, drawing
inspiration from the undulating sands
and tides of Sandend Bay, with subtle
hints of colour reminiscent of sea
glass.
Shaped by the influence of the land and
sea, the reimagined portfolio and design
is said to encapsulate the essence of this lush and
vibrant coastal spirit. True to
Glenglassaugh's tradition, the new
whisky has been gently matured in the
distillery's coastal warehouses,
overlooking the rolling surf of Sandend
Bay.
Rachel Barrie, Master Blender at
Glenglassaugh Distillery, said: "The new
portfolio brings together all the key
elements of Glenglassaugh’s spirit.
Inspired by its truly unique coastal
location, the new expressions transport
us to a place where the spirit is
awakened and soul invigorated, inviting
us to stop, take a breath and appreciate
our surroundings.”
"To taste Glenglassaugh Single Malt is
to experience the coastal influence of
Sandend Bay and the ancient harbour
towns nearby. Shaped by the coalescence
of land and sea, the senses are awakened
by the imposing yet calming crash of
waves and the sweet smell of gorse in
the air."
Joining the flagship 12 Year Old Single
Malt are two other new whiskies:
Glenglassaugh Sandend and Glenglassaugh
Portsoy, each capturing the lush and
profound coastal characteristics of
Glenglassaugh. Glenglassaugh Sandend,
inspired by the crescent-shaped beach of
Sandend Bay was matured in bourbon,
sherry, and manzanilla casks, offering
luxurious waves of tropical sweetness
with a hint of sea salt. Glenglassaugh
Portsoy, named after the neighbouring
harbour village, embodies the bold and
deeply maritime flavours of this richly
peated single malt, matured in a
combination of sherry, bourbon, and port
casks.
To mark this milestone, Glenglassaugh
has partnered with acclaimed landscape
photographer Richard Gaston to launch a
photography series that captures the
distillery's deep-rooted connection to
the land and sea. Richard, a Scottish
travel and lifestyle photographer and
co-author of Wild Guide Scotland, will
showcase the captivating essence of
Glenglassaugh.
Later this year, the portfolio will be
enriched with several releases dating
back to the 1960s and 1970s, paying
homage to Glenglassaugh's heritage
expressions and revisiting a time that
helped shape the distinctive Highland
coastal malt we appreciate today.
I haven't yet had the chance to taste
any of the three new Glenglassaugh
single malts but when I do I will share
my thoughts on them on here so watch
this space. Meanwhile the official
tasting notes are below.
The new Glenglassaugh 12 Year Old,
Glenglassaugh Sandend and Glenglassaugh
Portsoy will be available from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange,
The Whisky Shop,
Master of Malt
and
Hard To Find Whisky
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