Glenglassaugh Peated Port Finish Review

Physical Whisky Characteristics

Origin: Glenglassaugh Distillery, recently acquired by Brown-Forman (a US company).
Type: Peated whisky with a portwood finish.
Distillation and Maturation Process: Peated malt whisky finished in port wine casks. Non-chill filtered and natural color.
Age Statement: No age statement provided.
Color: Described as dark mahogany, with a rose gold or rose wine-like appearance in the glass.
Clarity: Natural color, implying clarity without artificial coloring.
Bottle Design: Specific design details not mentioned, but it comes with a tube that provides information about the whisky.

Balance of Flavors: A balance between sweet and smoky, with a hint of spiciness. Not overly complex but shows some complexity due to the port wine cask finish.
Unique Characteristics: The combination of peat smoke with red berry compote and clotted cream, alongside a hint of cracked black pepper, creates a distinctive flavor profile.
Comparison: Less smoky (not more than 20 ppm) compared to other highly smoky whiskies from Glenglassaugh.

Master Distiller: Billy Walker is mentioned as the master distiller, contributing to the whisky's crafted flavor profile.
Distillery Background: Glenglassaugh's recent acquisition by Brown-Forman and its history of experimentation with peated and unpeated whiskies, as well as various cask finishes.

Distillery Reopening: Glenglassaugh was reopened in 2008, making it relatively young in its current production phase. This whisky represents the distillery's innovative approach to whisky making since its reopening.

"This shows the weight statement first no smoke but red berries... and then there is the smoke, it's not very intense, not stinky, it's just adding more complexity."
"The addition of the port wine gives more complexity... showing already a good complexity, good balance, not too young but still the intensity of a young whisky."

Glenglassaugh Peated Port Finish is a peated whisky with a portwood finish, offering a unique balance of sweet red berry compote, clotted cream, and peat smoke, with a hint of cracked black pepper.
It is non-chill filtered and presents a natural color, described as dark mahogany, shifting to a rose gold appearance in the glass.
The whisky has no age statement but demonstrates a balance between youthful intensity and complexity from the port wine cask finish.
The distillery's recent history and innovative approach to whisky making are highlighted, including its experimentation with peated and unpeated whiskies and various cask finishes.

Peat Enthusiasts: Those who enjoy peated whiskies but are looking for something with a unique twist due to the port cask finish.
Adventurous Drinkers: Individuals interested in exploring whiskies that offer a balance of traditional and innovative flavor profiles.
New Whisky Drinkers: May find this whisky appealing due to its balanced complexity and not overly intense smokiness, making it a good introduction to peated whiskies.