Ballantine The Glentauchers 17 Year Old 700ml

 

Age on release: 17 Years Old

ABV: 48%

Maturation: Matured for 17 years in first-fill American oak ex-Bourbon casks

Glenburgie Quick Facts:

Region: Speyside

Place of origin: Glenburgie Distillery, Forres, Moray, IV36 2QY, Scotland

Founded: 1829

Water source: Local springs

Washbacks: 12, stainless steel

Number of stills: 3 wash and 3 spirit

Capacity: 4,200,000 litres per annum

Tasting Notes

Colour: Sunkissed gold

Nose: Rich and characterful with apricot jam, ripe white peaches, green apples, orange zest, blackcurrant and subtle warming spice.

Palate: Viscous and weighty with Juicy pears, pancakes with golden syrup, creamy vanilla, malt loaf, hazelnuts and honey blossom.

Finish: Exceptionally long, sweet, silky smooth and satisfying.

Food Match:

Roast chicken or pheasant with a creamy wild mushroom sauce.