In celebration of the airport’s 60th anniversary, Ian Macleod Distillers, one of Scotland’s leading independent family-owned distillers, blenders and bottlers, is releasing a Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Single Cask exclusively with Avolta at Glasgow Airport.
Coinciding with The Whisky Collective, Avolta’s annual global whisky festival in its World Duty Free stores, the Glengoyne Single Cask #1789 is highly collectable and limited to only 248 70cl bottles (RRP £119). This wonderfully balanced expression is entirely natural in colour, matured in a 12 Year Old First-Fill Bourbon barrel and bottled un-chill-filtered at 59% abv, providing a perfectly rounded drinking experience for the single malt enthusiast. To mark the anniversary and celebrate the airport and city of Glasgow, the bottle sports a Glasgow skyline-themed label, featuring the Duke of Wellington statue, the Armadillo and Glengoyne Distillery itself.
Glengoyne Highland Single Cask #1789 suggests chocolate chip oat cookies, malt, banana and vanilla on the nose, is balanced, light and fruity on the palate and then sweetens to finish, with a taste of sweet fruits honey coated cereal and citrus.
Glengoyne Distillery is the most southern of the Highland distilleries, located just 15 miles north of Glasgow. It is considered one of Scotland’s “most beautiful distilleries” and ranked in the top three most visited. The Distillery was recently rated in the top 10% of the World’s favourite destinations on Trip Advisor.
Avolta’s Senior Liquor Manager UK, Aisha Dad says: ““Glasgow Airport’s 60th anniversary is a meaningful moment to celebrate with a whisky that is rooted in Scotland and connected to the city. This exclusive Glengoyne Single Cask reflects what we aim to bring to travellers through World Duty Free and The Whisky Collective; distinctive products, strong local relevance and memorable discoveries that can only be found here. We are pleased to partner with Ian Macleod Distillers on this limited release, offering whisky enthusiasts something special at Glasgow Airport.”
Craig Norton, Head of Retail and Development at AGS Airports, said: “We’re incredibly proud to bring this exclusive Glengoyne Single Cask to our customers as part of Glasgow Airport’s 60th anniversary celebrations. With its strong connection to the city and limited availability, it’s a fantastic addition to our shelves at World Duty Free and a real highlight of The Whisky Collective. We’re confident both collectors and whisky lovers alike will appreciate discovering something truly unique before they fly.”
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch whisky was established in 1833, and its unique recipe and process uses some of the slowest stills in Scotland combined with no peat to create its signature, fruity new make spirit. The name Glengoyne has evolved from the gaelic Glenguin, which means Glen of the Wild Geese.
“We are thrilled to showcase our single malt expertise with the introduction of this unique whisky to World Duty Free and its customers,” says Ian Macleod Distillers’ Head of Global Travel Retail, William Ovens. “This single cask of only 248 bottles will be an exclusive experience for the lucky few. It celebrates the historical ties between Glengoyne and the city of Glasgow and is a valuable addition to The Whisky Collective festival.”