Glengoyne Burnfoot

The distillery was named Glengoyne only in 1905. Before that, it was called Burnfoot. This release, which appeared in duty free in 2007 for the first time and is something of an homage to old name, is bottled at the entry level strength of 40% ABV. There is no age statement, but sources indicate that this vatting is composed of several vitages of which the oldest is no less than 34 years old (which I find quite hard to believe). A large portion used came from first fill sherry casks.

The nose is very soft and fruity. All kinds of citrus with oranges in the lead, peel included. Loads of caramel and heathery honey. Hints of vanilla, cinnamon and something that reminds me of apple sauce. Nuts? Far from bad, but rather docile.

The arrival is very soft with a light body and mild spices. Think cinnamon. Loads of sherry. Cream sherry! Almonds and walnuts, raisins, caramel. Silky soft. Hint of oak.

Medium long finish on apple sauce and caramel. Mildly drying.

Nice whisky, but undemanding. Not even 40 EUR, making this value for money.

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