Glentauchers 10 year Speyside Single Malt 58.9% – Lady of the Glen

Glentauchers 10 year from Lady of the Glen is a characterful and exciting Speyside single malt whisky. This Rare Cask bottling is bottled at full cask strength of 58.9%. This produces a powerful and intense whisky with great depth and complexity. Only 265 bottles have been bottled, making this release a rare opportunity for whisky lovers and collectors.

The Glentauchers distillery is known for an elegant and aromatic style. The distillate often has floral and fruity nuances with a nice balance. In this edition, the whisky has matured most of its life in a classic hogshead. This provides a solid base where the character of the distillery is allowed to develop naturally.

After the long maturation, the whisky is finished in an ex-Pedro Ximénez cask. The cask has previously been used for a smoked distillate. This adds an exciting dimension to the whisky. The result is a complex combination of fruit sweetness, spices and a subtle hint of smoke.

The PX cask adds rich notes of dark fruit and candied sweetness. At the same time, the previously smoked cask provides a light and elegant smoky note. This balance of fruit, spice and smoke creates a whisky with both depth and finesse.

The whisky is bottled without cold filtration and without added color. This means that all natural aromas and oils are retained in the bottle. The high alcohol content gives an intense flavor experience. A few drops of water can bring out layers of fruit, spice and smoke.

Lady of the Glen is known for small and carefully selected bottlings. The range focuses on casks with distinct character and personality. This Glentaucher 10 year is an excellent example of that philosophy. This is a Speyside single malt with both complexity and elegance.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Herbal notes, candied orange peel and a hint of spice.
• Taste: Fresh ginger, light smoky character and a spicy sweetness.
• Finish: Long and intense with a complex blend of spice and fruit.

The story behind Lady of the Glen and Glentauchers

Glentauchers Distillery was founded in 1897 in Speyside. The distillery produces an elegant and aromatic whisky. Much of the production is used in blends, but single malt bottlings showcase the distillery’s refined style.

Lady of the Glen is known for exclusive single cask bottlings in small batches. Each whisky is selected for its unique character and quality. The range has earned great respect among whisky enthusiasts. The focus is on natural whisky with no cold filtration and no added color. This Glentaucher 10 year is a great example of that approach.

Product information

• Product name: Glentauchers 10 year Speyside Single Malt
• Producer: Lady of the Glen
• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Age: 10 years
• Cask type: Hogshead with finish in ex-Pedro Ximénez cask
• Bottling: Rare Cask
• Number of bottles: 265
• Quantity: 70 cl
• Alcohol content: 58.9%