The Chess Malt Collection C8 Glengoyne 17 Year Old Highland Single Malt 56.8% – rare single cask whisky from the Highlands

The Chess Malt Collection C8 Glengoyne 17 year old is an exclusive and powerful Highland Single Malt Whisky, created for collectors and enthusiasts. The whisky was distilled in June 2007 at Glengoyne Distillery and bottled in September 2024 after 17 years of maturation. The result is a deep and characterful whisky with plenty of complexity.

The Chess Malt Collection is a series of carefully selected single cask bottlings from some of Scotland’s most interesting distilleries. Each edition represents a unique whisky, with quality, character and limited edition at its core.

Glengoyne Distillery is located in the Highlands and is known for its slow distillation. This method produces a particularly clean and elegant whisky profile with great fruitiness and a soft malt character. The combination of traditional craftsmanship and long barrel ageing results in a whisky with both finesse and depth.

This bottling is matured in a refill butt cask for a more balanced and elegant cask influence. The cask brings out the natural character of the distillate without overpowering the whisky. The result is a harmonious whisky with distinct layers of fruit, malt and spice.

The whisky is bottled at a cask strength of 56.8%, which gives an intense and rich flavor experience. It is also bottled without chill filtration and without added color. This ensures an authentic whisky with maximum aroma and natural structure.

Only 306 bottles are produced from this cask. This makes this edition a rare and coveted whisky among collectors. The Chess Malt Collection C8 Glengoyne 17 Years is both an exciting collector’s bottle and an impressive dram for special occasions.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Aromatic with notes of ripe apples, honey and vanilla. Hints of malt, light oak and spice add depth.

Flavor: Rich and intense with nuances of caramel, dried fruit and sweet malt. Spicy oak and light nutty notes add structure.

Finish: Long and warm aftertaste with notes of malt, spices and an elegant cask character.

The history of the house

The Chess Malt Collection is created with a focus on unique single cask bottlings from Scottish distilleries. The series celebrates both the craft of whisky and the strategy of chess, with each release representing a new piece in the collection.

The whiskies are carefully selected from individual casks and bottled in small batches to preserve their character and authenticity. The result is exclusive bottlings with distinct terroir, high quality and collector appeal.

• Product name: The Chess Malt Collection C8 Glengoyne 17 years
• Series: The Chess Malt Collection – C8
• Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Distillery: Glengoyne Distillery
• Region: Highland
• Distilled: June 2007
• Bottled: September 2024
• Age: 17 years
• Cask: Refill butt
• Total bottles: 306
• Bottling: Not chill-filtered and without added color
• Quantity: 70 cl
• alcohol content: 56.8%