Tag: glengoyne

  • Just the Sip: Glengoyne 18-Year Review

    Just the Sip: Glengoyne 18-Year Review

    I always enjoy exploring new brands (to me). Although Glengoyne could hardly be considered a fresh face, considering the facility was originally established in 1833, the distillery’s current name is more commonly traced back to the early 20th century. There’s even a story that a clerk mistakenly recorded the location…

  • Just the Sip: Glengoyne Legacy Series Chapter Two Review

    Just the Sip: Glengoyne Legacy Series Chapter Two Review

    I gave Glengoyne a quick overview in my review of their standard 12-Year expression, touching on the significance of their location and slow production process. My introduction to their whisky continues today with Legacy Series: Chapter Two, which was included in their Time Capsule tasting set. The Legacy Series is…

  • Just the Sip: Glengoyne 12-Year Review

    Just the Sip: Glengoyne 12-Year Review

    Baseline scotches have something of an uphill battle when it comes to standing out, especially to prospecting newcomers. This goes even further when discussing single malts, which almost always command a premium compared to popular blended brands like Johnnie Walker, Chivas Regal, and Dewar’s. After trying a number of these…