The Glenturret - 30 years - 41.6% ABV
The Glenturret Distillery is ideally located in Crieff, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, in Scotland. Officially founded in 1763 by Sir Patrick Murray of Ochtertyre, this iconic distillery holds one of the richest and most authentic histories in Scottish whisky. In fact, since 1717, it was already under the control of illicit distillers seeking to avoid taxes, enhancing its reputation as a contender for the title of Scotland's oldest distillery, a status also claimed by historic establishments such as Littlemill or Strathisla. In 1814, the property, then named "Thurot," was sold to Thomas MacInnes who renamed it "The Hosh Distillery." A key milestone occurred in 1825 when brothers John and Hugh Drummond, distillers and grain merchants, obtained the Ochtertyre agreement, allowing them to use the pure water from Loch Turret as well as local peat in the distillation process, an essential condition for crafting the unique character of their whiskies. The distillery underwent several ownership changes, notably John McCallum in 1845 and Thomas Stewart in 1875, who gave it the current name Glenturret on its centenary. Despite major interruptions caused by World War I and the American Prohibition, production resumed regularly under figures such as James Fairlie in 1957, before passing through various renowned groups including Cointreau, Highland Distillers, and Edrington. In 2018, the distillery was acquired by the prestigious Lalique group, ensuring a promising future. Today, after more than 250 years of tradition, The Glenturret offers a refined range crafted by the recognized master distiller, Bob Dalgarno, who perpetuates the heritage by combining ancestral know-how and contemporary innovation.
The 2021 edition of the 30-year-old is the result of an exclusive selection of 8 carefully chosen casks, composed of both American oak refill and first-fill European oak, giving this single malt an exceptional balance between aromatic richness and finesse on the palate.
Non-peated
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