Glen Keith Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl

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Glen Keith is a prime example. A fairly new arrival at the time of its inception after a period of slumber for distillery building on Speyside. Previously a flour mill, it is often overlooked in favour of the nearby Strathisla distillery which possesses the fairy tale exterior for any Scottish distillery visitor. Any distillery would be overshadowed by such a nearby glamorous presence. If only those looks matched the whisky it produces, eh? The distillery was mothballed in 1999 and only reopened in 2013 under new ownership after a complete refurbishment. There’ve been really good early 1990s vintages from indie bottlers since, such as this great example by Whisky-Fässle. These types of releases have always made me believe there’s a lot of potential in Glen Keith. Most of the distillery’s output goes towards blends like Chivas, but the malt whisky can really hold its own and given the opportunity could make some waves. Among its experimental features was the first microprocessor; this chip controlled all aspects of production. Glen Keith experimented with triple distillation and has been rumoured to produce mash bills from grains other than barley. Despite signalling a new era of confidence in the whisky industry it hasn’t been all plain sailing for Glen Keith. By the ’90s, Chivas Brothers had been sold to Pernod Ricard who deemed the distillery surplus to their requirements and put it in mothballs. For 13 years it lay in silence before extensive reconstruction work began in 2012. The distillery reopened the following year and once again began producing liquid for use in blends like Chivas Regal, Passport and 100 Pipers. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, the remainder of the Terms shall continue in full force and effect.

Glen Keith Distillery Edition has been matured in ‘traditional’ American oak casks and bottled at 40% abv. Planet Whiskies recently approached Alan Winchester, the Master Distiller of The Glenlivet and ask him if he would answer a few questions from Planet Whiskies regarding working at The Glenlivet.... VIEW ANSWERS

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Please note items sent from the UK to EU countries and Worldwide customers will be liable for VAT and Customs Duty in their own country. James Middleton, channel director for impulse at Pernod Ricard UK, said the launch of Glen Keith Distillery Edition follows a 90% increase in sales of single malt Scotch whisky in the UK impulse segment in the eight weeks leading up to Christmas last year.

Glen Keith Scotch Whisky Distillery was built in 1957 in the Speyside region of Scotland. This distillery has close links to the Strathisla Distillery and if you are wanting to gain access to the distillery using the Passport Experience you will need to go through this distillery. Our Service is an online platform which provides Members with information (e.g. bottle facts, market-indices, market values and prices) on (mostly) whisky and allows Members to add information to the platform. We do not sell, nor does the Service provide any option to buy, any alcoholic products. My own tasting notes for some expressions of Glen Keith malt whisky are collected on this distillery profile.It was designed as an experimental distillery, making a ‘sideways’ and versatile spirit; Seagram built the distillery partly to explore the production of a peated spirit for blending: Glen Isla. Taste: Caramel and toffee. Vanilla. Apple, pear and orange – lots of citrus. Cinnamon. Dark chocolate and oak.

Without prejudice to the section Liability below, the Service may be temporarily unavailable during maintenance, updates, etc. We shall make reasonable efforts to inform you of any unavailability due to maintenance or updates.Whiskybase B.V. (“Whiskybase”, “we” or “us”, company details below) offers a whisky enthusiasts online platform that provides its members access to the most comprehensive, transparent and trusted resource of whisky bottles and allows and stimulates its members to contribute information about whisky bottles to the platform (“Service”). This Glen Keith raises the bar in pricing and also a sense of exclusivity; not just numerical, but the joy of something memorable. With the exception of those chasing peat or sherry, I cannot see anyone truly being disappointed by this experience. A dram that should prompt you to explore Glen Keith in greater detail. So, for Gregor, this can only be a… No partnership, joint venture, agency, or employment relationship is created as a result of your use of the Service. Nose: Restrained; slightly sweet & oily at first. After some breathing: wood, ginger and whiffs of citrus.

If you are after something deep and complex then this isn’t for you but for a relaxing dram at the end of the evening it works well. Those were not all (official & independent) bottlings of Glen Keith I've tried over the years, but the notes should Glen Keith Bottler Distillery Bottling Bottled 2017 Casktype Traditional Oak Casks Strength 40.0 % Vol. Size 700 ml Added on 19 oct 2017 2:14 pm by holborndrinker This distillery is now closed as of 2000, but did produced Glen Keith 10 Year Old and Glen Keith 1983. You can also read the whole section about Bushmills Distillery at Bushmills Distillery Information on Planet Whiskies... So Bushmills is Planet Whiskies Distillery of the Month title for October 2023The early 20th century was a tough time for the distillers of Scotland. The industry was enduring a massive downturn even before the First World War and Prohibition came along, add the Great Depression and a second War and you have an impossible situation for even the healthiest of businesses. All over the country distilleries ceased to operate and the Speyside region that once rode the crest of the wave that was the Victorian whisky boom saw its hitherto relentless expansion abruptly halted, then reversed. If we decide not to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms, such decision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. But perhaps you'd like to read a little bit more about whisky in general or single malt Scotch whisky in particular? Nose: Quite grainy. Oily. Sweetish with something citrussy. Ginger? Woody; raw pine rather than polished oak. A portion of Chivas Extra 13 Bourbon Cask Selection Scotch whisky has been finished in bourbon cask.