GlenWyvis Distillery Launches its Second Single Malt – Scotch Whisky News
GlenWyvis Distillery launches its second Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Embargoed 00:01, Friday 24th June 2022; GlenWyvis Distillery – the world’s first community-owned distillery – has announced the launch of its second three-year-old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Batch two of the Dingwall-based distillery’s 2018 vintage distillation, known as Batch 02/18, follows the launch of its inaugural release whisky in December 2021 and will be available to purchase from 29th June 2022.
8,000 bottles will be available in total, and can be purchased directly from GlenWyvis Distillery’s website, with shareholders given early access, or from selected specialist retailers in Scotland and the UK. A number of bottles will also be available for purchase in Germany, where GlenWyvis Distillery’s largest non-UK shareholder base is.
Five per cent of online sales from GlenWyvis Distillery’s website will go directly to the GoodWill Fund; a fund that will benefit community projects and good causes in the Dingwall and Ross-shire area.
Speaking about the launch, Matthew Farmer, GlenWyvis Distillery Manager, said: “Following the success of our inaugural release – the first whisky produced in Dingwall for almost 100 years – I’m delighted to welcome batch two to the GlenWyvis Distillery family!
“Batch two was created from 23 casks between three and four years old, consisting of 15 first-fill ex-Tennessee/Bourbon, five first-fill ex-Oloroso and three refill Hogsheads. 02/18 has noticeably more oak influence and a deeper colour than our first whisky, while still letting our unique spirit shine through. I hope everyone enjoys getting to know our distillery character.”
GlenWyvis Distillery’s inaugural release whisky was in high demand, selling out via pre-order almost immediately. Since then, the small team has been working hard to deliver an equally sought-after second offering.
Board Chairman, David Graham added: “Congratulations to the team on the launch of GlenWyvis Batch Two Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky! For such a small team at the distillery, they really punch above their weight, and I am very proud of what they have achieved.
“Dingwall is well and truly back on the whisky making map!”
For further information, stockist details or to purchase GlenWyvis Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 02/18, please visit: www.glenwyvis.com
Tasting notes
Nose: Soft white grapes, giving way to a jammy sweetness
Taste: Vanilla fudge, sherbet fizz, pear drops
Finish: Initial dark chocolate with lingering summer berry
Specifications
- Batch two consists of 23 casks: 15 first-fill ex-Tennessee/Bourbon (60%), five first-fill ex-Oloroso (25%) and three refill Hogsheads (15%)
- Barley: Highland Grain Concerto, 2017 crop, malted at Bairds Inverness Maltings
- Yeast: Pinnacle Distillers Crumbled Yeast
- Water: On-site aquifer
- Average fermentation time: 91 hours (50/50 combination of 115 hour long fermentations and 70 hour short)
- Average set temperature: 15c
- Average spirit cut point: 71%-65% abv
- Average filling strength: 63.6% abv
- Filling dates: March-August 2018
- Casks: All from Speyside Cooperage
- Matured at: GlenWyvis Distillery on-site dunnage Warehouse 1
About GlenWyvis Distillery
Nestled beneath the sprawling mass of Ben Wyvis in the Scottish Highlands, GlenWyvis Distillery was established in 2015. The idea was to unite the community of Dingwall through the creation of a distillery principally owned by local people.
Dingwall’s last whisky distillery closed in 1926. After a 90-year absence, GlenWyvis Distillery revived the town’s lost distilling tradition, and made its own history in 2016 by running a record-breaking open share offer. More than 3,000 like-minded people invested in GlenWyvis to create the first ever 100% community-owned distillery.
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