Hepburn’s Choice – Glenburgie 11 Year Old (Wine Cask), 70cl
Brand: Hepburn’s Choice (Langside Distillers) | Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 46% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 70cl
Cask Type: Wine Cask Finish | Age Statement: 11 Years | Edition: Single Cask, Limited Bottling

Intro/Heritage:
Glenburgie is a distillery known for structure and subtlety and in this 11-year-old single cask from Hepburn’s Choice, that elegance gets a vibrant lift. Finished in a wine cask and bottled at 46% with no chill filtration, this expression adds a burst of red fruit and refined acidity to Glenburgie’s creamy, orchard-laced DNA. A Speyside malt with just the right amount of color and contrast.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Bright and aromatic. Red berries, vanilla mousse, floral honey, and soft malt weave through hints of cranberry and rose petals.
Palate: Silky and layered. Raspberry coulis, white peach, marzipan, and a splash of orange zest glide across a creamy, balanced structure.
Finish: Medium length. Grape skin, toasted almond, and fruit compote linger with a subtle wine-kissed edge and warming spice.

Production Details:
Distilled at Glenburgie and matured in traditional oak before finishing in a wine cask that lends body and vibrancy. Bottled at 46% ABV, naturally colored and non-chill filtered, this is a limited single cask release designed to spotlight Speyside finesse with a touch of vinous flair.

Perfect For:
Fans of elegant cask finishes, whisky lovers exploring the fruitier side of Speyside, or collectors looking to expand beyond traditional sherry and bourbon profiles.

Expert Notes:
Glenburgie’s spirit is famously creamy and robust, a quiet backbone in many top blends. This wine cask finish enhances that base with subtle fruit and spice, without overwhelming the malt’s natural poise.

Customer Reviews:
🗨️ “Aromatic, balanced, and just the right pop of wine cask fruit.”
🗨️ “Great structure — the finish lifts it without overpowering the distillate.”
🗨️ “A beautiful example of how wine casks can add finesse, not just flair.”

Interesting Fact:
While Glenburgie is a key malt in Ballantine’s, single malt bottlings are rare and even rarer with alternative cask finishes like this one, making each indie release something of a hidden gem.

Serving Suggestions:
Sip neat in a tulip glass to explore the interplay of creamy malt and wine cask brightness. A few drops of water unlock floral complexity. Pairs perfectly with fruit tarts, brie, or almond biscotti.

Distillery Background:
Tucked away in the heart of Speyside, Glenburgie has been quietly distilling since the early 1800s. Though rarely seen outside of blends, indie bottlings like this Hepburn’s Choice release reveal the full depth of its signature style, refined, rounded, and, in this case, beautifully lifted by a wine-cask flourish.