Glenturret 15YO 2020 Maiden Release (700ml)
Despite the fact that Glenturret is the oldest working distillery in Scotland, single malt bottlings have been rare. There was an attempt to release three new editions in 2015, but that seems to have been delayed until late 2020. It was probably something to do with its sale by Edrington to the French luxury lifestyle company, Lilaque Group, together with one of its largest shareholders. Lilaque are, of course, the famous crystal makers located in the north of Alsace - which explains the extravagant new decanters. They've recruited none other than former Macallan colleague, Bob Dalgarno (Glenturret master blender) and Ken Grier as strategic consultant.
Glenturret's 15 year old is driven by refill wood. In other words, oak steps back and allows the original character of the spirit to sing. It offers slightly muted, off-key opening sniffs but develops with dried grass, plasticine, unripe pineapple sweetening over time to honey, toasted almonds and dark chocolate. A belter on delivery, this is all class in its full, rounded profile offering a considerable biscuity-malty-middle and a prolonged finish that reverberates with vanilla, dark chocolate, bitter orange and pulsing spices. What's more, it's all in good balance at 55%, and with minimal support from the oak. Nicely done! Bottled non chill filtered.
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