Glengoyne Unhurried Collection Sensory Tasting Experience

Scotland’s slowest distillery, Glengoyne, is encouraging whisky lovers to take the time to fill their senses this festive season with the launch of the Unhurried Collection Sensory Tasting Experience.

Whisky enthusiasts can slow down with a moment of escapism this Christmas with a gift pack featuring three of Glengoyne’s single malts, 10, 12 and 15 Year Old. Each dram has been thoughtfully taste matched with three artisan chocolate bars from Coco Chocolatier to create a harmony of flavour.

This wonderful offering is elevated with an immersive audio guide with the distillery’s experiential ambassador, Gordon Dallas. Accessible through a QR code in pack, Gordon guides drinkers through the tasting experience, focusing on each expression and demonstrating Glengoyne’s commitment to slow distillation.

Recipients can sit back and relax while being transported to the tranquil Glengoyne Distillery in the Scottish Highlands. The gift pack is completed with four original watercolours from Scotland-based artist Wil Freeborn. Each painting depicts an aspect of Glengoyne’s maturation artistry, from the gorgeous natural scenery to the golden stills of the distillery.

Available today in all John Lewis stores and online at Johnlewis.com, Glengoyne.com and Glengoyne Distillery. RRP £35.

Tasting Notes:

10 Year Old:

NOSE: Sweet, with toffee and popcorn aromas. Slightly nutty, with fresh green apples coming through.

PALATE: Clean. Green apples and grass, soft oak and a hint of sweet liquorice. Water brings linseed oil and almonds.

FINISH: Sweet and malty

PAIR with Dark Chocolate

12 Year Old:

NOSE: Coconut oil, honey, lemon zest, dried oak

PALATE: Toffee apples, cinnamon spice, ginger, orange, shortbread

FINISH: A hint of sherry and soft oak. Very well balanced

PAIR with Milk Chocolate

15 Year Old:

NOSE: Fresh Hay, Malt Flour, Rosehip, Citrus and dried fruit

PALATE: Clean with a gentle sweetness, a hint of tropical fruit, candied lemon, cinnamon, vanilla and apple pie.

FINISH: Pleasant dry finish with gentle spice and lingering oak

PAIR with Dark Sea Salt Chocolate