Provenance – Glenburgie 8 Year Old (Speyside) 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing – Provenance Series | Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 46% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Bright, Barley-Rich, and Unfiltered

Glenburgie 8 Year Old, bottled under Douglas Laing’s Provenance series, is a lively Speyside malt that champions clarity and youth with poise. Pulled from a single refill hogshead, it’s bottled at 46% ABV with no chill filtration or added coloring, a refreshingly honest look at one of Scotland’s most quietly essential distilleries.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Fresh cereal, Granny Smith apple, and vanilla fudge rise first, followed by hints of lemon balm and soft florals. A clean, malt-forward profile that invites immediately.

Palate:
Light and expressive. Green pear, barley sugar, and creamy custard unfold gently, with a touch of white pepper and oak for balance. It’s youthful but composed and seriously drinkable.

Finish:
Soft and cereal-driven. Fades with whispers of shortbread, honeyed oats, and crisp orchard fruit. A finish that’s clean, natural, and satisfying.

Production Details

Distilled at Glenburgie, long known for its role in top-tier blends, this single malt comes from a single refill hogshead and is part of the Provenance collection, a series devoted to showing whisky as it truly is: unadorned, regionally expressive, and cask-specific. No filtration. No coloring. Just cask, spirit, and truth.

Perfect For

Whisky purists seeking youthful Speyside charm. Ideal as a first dram of the night, an intro into the Provenance series, or a no-frills pour with real Speyside integrity. A must-try for anyone curious about how elegant Glenburgie can be when left to speak on its own.

Expert Notes

Though rarely bottled as a single malt, Glenburgie produces a wonderfully rounded, fruit-driven spirit. This 8-year-old cask shows the house style at its most natural clean, vibrant, and refreshingly malt-led.

Customer Reviews

"Crisp, malty, and balanced — this is what I want in a Speyside sipper." — Marco, Makati

"So clean and approachable. You forget it's only 8 years old." — Tess, BGC

"First time tasting Glenburgie solo — totally worth it." — Ivan, Cebu

Interesting Fact

Glenburgie is a key component in Ballantine’s and other premium blends but single cask bottlings are extremely rare. This expression gives whisky lovers a rare chance to explore it unblended, unfiltered, and in full character.

Serving Suggestions

Best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass to explore its fresh fruit and malt character. Add a drop or two of water to unlock softer cereal notes and delicate florals. Pair with shortbread, poached pear, or simple soft cheeses.

Distillery Background

Founded in 1810 and located near Forres in Speyside, Glenburgie has spent most of its life quietly powering beloved blends. But its single malt is something special — rounded, subtly floral, and brimming with barley character. This 8 Year Old Provenance bottling gives the distillery a rare solo — and it sings beautifully.