Small Batch Series Focus: Glasgow 1770 Islay Cask Finish Batch 01

Glasgow 1770 Islay Cask Finish Batch 01, Peated 57.3% ABV

The Glasgow 1770 Islay Cask Finish release is the result of a single finishing cask, bottled at six years of age. The whisky was initially matured in a virgin American oak cask from Kelvin Cooperage, Kentucky, before a period of secondary maturation within a refill bourbon hogshead from an Islay distillery.

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Islay is a Scottish island on the west coast of Scotland that is synonymous with peated single malt scotch whisky. The use of island peat typically offers Islay single malt maritime notes of salty smoke, fresh citrus, and a herbal medicinal character. 

Glasgow 1770 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Islay Cask Finish, is the first time we have used this type of cask for maturation. Cask No. 18/1114 was a virgin American oak cask filled on the 1st of May 2018 with our rich and smoky peated style before the contents were transferred into the refill bourbon hogshead for a period of secondary maturation of two years and three months before being bottled on the 20th of August 2024.

Bottled at 57.3% ABV with 303 bottles available, this release showcases the impact of peat from two distinct Scottish regions. First, the use of mainland peat within the distillery’s malted barley that has been peated to 50ppm, offers rich campfire sweet smoke, which is followed by the Islay cask influence which delivers a salinity and a citrus-forward smoke that combines to create a harmonious balance. The result is an intriguing single malt packed with sweet smoke, hints of citrus fruit, honey, tropical fruit, sea salt, orange peel, red apple and a lasting sweet cinnamon spice.

Tasting Notes
The Nose: On the nose, experience a sweet, honeyed smoke leading to rich butterscotch, tropical fruit and red apple orchards.

The Palate: The palate offers notes of golden syrup, bright citrus fruits with fresh ginger sponge cake, and flamed orange peel.

The Finish: The finish is thick and long-lasting with notes of sweet cinnamon, freshly planed oak and a lingering subtle smoke.

Release Fact File
Cask Number: 18/1114
Spirit: Peated double distilled (50ppm malt)
Batch number: 01
Initial Cask: Virgin American Oak cask from Kelvin Cooperage, Kentucky USA.
Initial Cask Fill Date: 1st of May 2018
Initial Maturation Period: 3 years and 11 months
Secondary Cask: Islay cask (refill bourbon hogshead)
Secondary Cask Fill Date: 27th of April 2022
Secondary Maturation Period: 2 years and 3 months
Bottling Date: 20th of August 2024
Bottling Strength: 57.3% ABV
Outturn: 303 bottles (700ml)
RRP: £59