Sandend is Glenglassaugh’s love letter to the bay it calls home, a whisky shaped by rolling waves, warm dunes, and salt-kissed air. Opening this bottle feels like walking along Sandend Beach at sunset: golden light on the water, sea breeze drifting through the air, and a sense of peaceful coastal energy in every breath.

Glenglassaugh Sandend
Brand: Glenglassaugh | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 50.5% | Origin: Highlands (Coastal), Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Tropical fruit, vanilla cream, sea spray, and soft honey, like a fruit stand set beside the shoreline.
Palate: Bright, smooth, and naturally sweet. Notes of pineapple, apricot, malted barley, coconut, light citrus, and gentle coastal salinity move gracefully across the palate. The high strength gives structure without overwhelming the delicate fruit.
Finish: Medium to long with lingering sweetness, soft oak, and a clean seaside lift.

Production Details:
Matured in a blend of bourbon, sherry, and manzanilla casks, Sandend draws its personality from both the coast and the casks. The manzanilla influence adds a briny brightness while the bourbon and sherry casks deliver creaminess, sweetness, and depth. Glenglassaugh’s coastal warehouses sit just meters from the waves, giving the spirit a subtle maritime imprint that defines its style.

Perfect For:
Warm evenings, seafood nights, relaxed gatherings, or anyone craving a whisky that feels bright and coastal without heavy peat. Ideal for drinkers who love fruit-forward, modern Highland malts.

Expert Notes:
Reviewers celebrate Sandend for its tropical character and coastal freshness, a whisky that feels contemporary, expressive, and effortlessly enjoyable. It’s often described as the most approachable entry into Glenglassaugh’s revived lineup.

Customer Reviews:
“Fruit-forward, fresh, and super easy to love.”
“Beautiful tropical notes with a clean coastal vibe.”
“Modern Highland whisky at its best.”

Interesting Fact:
Glenglassaugh’s distillery sits directly above Sandend Bay, so close that storms often send sea spray across the warehouse doors. That proximity helps shape the malt’s subtle maritime signature.

Serving Suggestions:
Neat to enjoy the full tropical spectrum. A splash of water brightens the citrus and softens the oak. Over a large ice sphere, it becomes creamier and even more refreshing.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1875 but silent for decades, Glenglassaugh was reborn with a new vision: coastal whisky shaped by wind, sea, and modern cask craft. Located at the edge of Sandend Bay, it produces malts that are vibrant, fruit-driven, and unmistakably influenced by their maritime home, Sandend being the clearest expression of that coastal identity.