Old Particular – Glengoyne 12 Year Old, 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing | Category: Highland Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 48.4% (natural cask strength may vary) | Origin: Highlands, Scotland | Vol: 70cl
Cask Type: Refill Hogshead or Sherry Butt | Age Statement: 12 Years | Edition: Old Particular Series

Intro/Heritage:
Glengoyne is often described as the slowest stills in Scotland and this 12-year-old single cask bottling from Douglas Laing’s Old Particular series captures that deliberate elegance with clarity and grace. Matured in a carefully selected cask and bottled without chill filtration or color, this dram offers a brighter, more natural take on Glengoyne’s orchard-fruited Highland charm.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Fresh and golden. Green apple, honeyed oats, lemon zest, and vanilla bean lift gently from the glass with a touch of almond pastry and clean oak.
Palate: Smooth and expressive. Creamy malt, poached pear, buttery shortbread, and a splash of citrus unfold over a silky texture and subtle spice.
Finish: Medium to long. A gentle mix of toasted nuts, orchard fruit, and soft oak lingers with a refreshing, natural sweetness.

Production Details:
Aged for 12 years in a single cask, typically refill hogshead or sherry wood and bottled at 48.4% ABV. This expression is part of Douglas Laing’s Old Particular series, highlighting cask-driven single malts bottled as nature intended: no chill filtration, no artificial color, no compromise.

Perfect For:
Those who appreciate balance over bombast. Perfect for Highland purists, sherry fans seeking nuance, or anyone who values clean, well-aged spirit with cask character intact.

Expert Notes:
Glengoyne’s unpeated malt shines in single cask form and this 12-year-old Old Particular bottling shows it off with just the right amount of richness and restraint. A beautiful dram that respects the spirit and rewards the sip.

Customer Reviews:
🗨️ “Light, layered, and incredibly drinkable. A classy Highland pour.”
🗨️ “Creamy and fruity — exactly what I want from a Glengoyne.”
🗨️ “The perfect everyday dram — natural, honest, and full of charm.”

Interesting Fact:
Glengoyne is famous for its slow distillation and complete avoidance of peat, resulting in one of the cleanest, fruitiest distillates in Scotland. This style makes it ideal for long, subtle maturation in refill casks like this one.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat in a tulip glass to explore its layered freshness. A few drops of water will bring out more fruit and malt sweetness. Pair with lemon shortbread, brie cheese, or a breezy afternoon by the window.

Distillery Background:
Located on the Highland line, Glengoyne distillery straddles geography and style, producing Highland whisky with a Lowland grace. Its patient approach to distillation and devotion to natural maturation make it a favorite among connoisseurs who value quiet complexity and old-school craft.