Provenance – Glentauchers 9 Year Old (Speyside)
Brand: Provenance by Douglas Laing | Category: Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 46% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Intro/Heritage:
Tucked away in the quiet folds of Speyside lies Glentauchers, a distillery rarely seen on its own. But when Douglas Laing bottles it under their Provenance label, you get a glimpse behind the curtain and what you find is arresting. This 9-year-old expression isn’t just a dram; it’s a Speyside secret finally speaking up.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Like walking into a pastry shop at sunrise, soft vanilla custard, sponge cake, and hints of dried apricot.
Palate: Gentle but layered. Juicy orchard fruits, malted barley sweetness, and a whisper of citrus peel. Think soft textures with a buttery undercurrent.
Finish: Elegant fade. Light spices linger, with a final note of lemon zest that brightens the close.

Production Details:
Bottled by Douglas Laing under their Provenance range, this single cask, non-chill filtered expression lets the distillery’s character shine unfiltered. Aged for 9 years in a refill hogshead, it captures the clean, orchard-driven soul of Glentauchers without intervention.

Perfect For:
Ideal for those long, slow afternoons with jazz and leather-bound books. It’s a contemplative dram, not loud, but deeply articulate. Best enjoyed in solitude or with your most discerning companion.

Expert Notes:
Douglas Laing’s Provenance line is known for showcasing distilleries that often stay in the shadows. This Glentauchers bottling is a rare find, elegant, youthful, and honest. Collectors love it because it’s fleeting. Enthusiasts love it because it’s true Speyside, undisturbed.

Customer Reviews:
🗨️ “Didn’t know Glentauchers could taste this expressive. Subtle but rich.”
🗨️ “It’s like Speyside in spring — bright, fresh, endlessly sippable.”
🗨️ “Douglas Laing always delivers. This one’s delicate but far from boring.”

Interesting Fact:
Glentauchers was founded in 1897 and was originally designed by Charles Doig, the architect who pioneered the iconic pagoda-style kiln. Despite its legacy, most of its whisky goes into blends, making single malt releases like this a rare treat.

Serving Suggestions:
Best served neat in a tulip glass. Let it rest a few minutes before sipping, the aroma deepens and reveals a floral twist. Add a drop of water to bring out the citrus if you’re in the mood for something brighter.

Distillery Background:
Glentauchers operates almost invisibly within the Pernod Ricard portfolio, quietly crafting light and fruity malts that rarely get bottled as singles. But when an indie bottler like Douglas Laing steps in, we get to see what’s been hiding behind the blend curtain: refinement, nuance, and plenty of heart.