The Glasgow Distillery Company Releases the 1770 Peated Rich & Smoky Whisky
The Glasgow Distillery Company has released its second peated single malt, the 1770 Peated Rich & Smoky Whisky.
The Glasgow 1770 Peated Rich & Smoky Whisky began life maturing in virgin oak, before being finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks.
Glasgow 1770 is made from malted barley that has been smoked with “aromatic heather-rich” peat from the Scottish Highlands and water from Loch Katrine.
“Our new expression has been laid to rest in virgin oak casks and finished in delicious Pedro Ximénez Sherry hogsheads of the finest quality, giving the spirit not just a deeply delicious taste, but also an incredibly rich colour,” said Liam Hughes, CEO and co-founder of The Glasgow Distillery.
On the nose, the Whisky offers aromas of sweet smoke and rich toffee with notes of vanilla, dried dark fruits and hints of black peppercorn.
The palate boasts tobacco leaf and dark toffee, followed the contrasting finish of salted caramel, liquorice, and lingering spice.
“After receiving such a fantastic response to our first smoky single malt, we have been working tirelessly to bring you something slightly different, but equally as impressive,” said Hughes.
The 1770 Peated Release No.1 whisky, which was aged in first-fill ex-Sherry casks and finished in virgin oak is available in limited numbers via the Glasgow Distillery online shop.
Bottled at 46% ABV, Glasgow 1770 Peated Rich & Smoky is priced at $63 USD and is available for purchase online from the distillery’s official web store.