ABV: 43%

Casks: Sherry cask

Age statement: 21 years

 

Color: Dark gold

 

Nose: Distinct sherried oak, sweet demerara sugar, plums - perfectly seasoned with pepper, cloves and cinnamon 23/25

Taste: Oak and pepper in the immediate taste, sweet red plums, demerara sugar and honey 19/25

Finish: The sweetness of demerara sugar, balanced with dry tannins, a nice oaky red wine taste, with a hint of cinnamon and cardamom 21/25

Style: The sweetness can be a bit overpowering, but all in all it's a great combination of tastes 21/25

Total: Having tried Glengoynes 10, 15, and 18 before, this was a clear favourite 84/100

Traditional score: 92/100

Glengoyne 21