GLENGOYNE LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE CASK OFFERING
For the first time in the history of Glengoyne Distillery,
whisky lovers will have the opportunity to purchase their
very own cask.
A limited number of casks will be made available to
purchase, with individuals able to make key decisions such
as wood type and length of maturation, exerting a huge
influence on the resulting malt.
Brand Manager Stuart Hendry, commented, “I am genuinely
excited by what we are offering. It will really allow
whisky lovers to come closer than ever before to their
favourite dram and have a direct influence on the end
flavour.
I am confident that it will be over-subscribed, which is why
I put my own name down several months ago. For this filling
I have selected a 2nd Fill European Oak Hogshead
and will buy a different cask every year (wife
permitting!).”
With the most extensive range of wood casks on offer, owners
really will be able to choose a cask to suit their taste.
From fresh bourbon barrels to the finest European oak and
first fill Oloroso sherry butts, owners will have a range of
11 different casks to choose from (other distillery’s only
offer two choices).
Owners will then be encouraged to visit their cask as it
matures. Prospective purchasers will also have the
opportunity to “try before they buy” with a nosing session
in the distillery’s stylish Sample Room, which will help to
give participants a greater insight into the maturation
process.
Once bought, the cask owners will not be disappointed with
their Malt. With the slowest distillation process in the
world, the spirit has prolonged contact with the copper
still which results in an upfront fruitiness to the
Glengoyne malts – probably one of the reasons the brand has
won so many awards.
The casks will be filled twice a year, once in Spring and
again in Autumn. The first filling will take place on 25
April.
Initial costs start at £1200, covering the spirit, cask and
ten years storage. There are a number of member benefits
including complimentary Single Cask bottlings that are
exclusive to cask owners, and discounts at the distillery
shop.
For more information on Glengoyne and the Cask Offer
contact
Valerie Marsh on 01360 550254 or visit
www.glengoyne.com
