GLASGOW BLEND Blended Scotch Whisky Old-School Peaty Blended Scotch Whisky
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GLASGOW BLEND Blended Scotch Whisky Old-school peaty blended Scotch whisky Drawing on historical references that Glaswegians have long preferred bigger, smokier whiskies, the high malt content (approx. 65%) is inspired by 100-year-old recipes. FLAVOUR PROFILE Full, bold and smoky on the palate, Glasgow Blend unites the rich spice and fruitcake-like notes of Sherry cask ageing with the maritime punch of Islay malt whisky. SERVING RECOMMENDATIONS Wonderful poured into a tumbler or wine glass pre- or post-dinner, maybe with a splash of water. The added weight of Glasgow Blend will bring extra depth to whisky-based cocktails. TECHNICAL DETAILS Bottled at 43%. Natural colour. Not chill-filtered. Blended Scotch Whisky. LEAD WHISKYMAKER John Glaser, 2014. 93Points whisky advocate fall, 2020 COMPASSBOXWHISKY.COM/GLASGOW-BLEND GLASGOW BLEND Blended Scotch Whisky Distillery Near the Town First Fill Sherry Butt Soft, Sweet Dried Fruit Distilleryf Aberlour Near the Town o of Revatted Sherry Butt Single Malt Aberlour Fresh, Sweet Dried Fruit Single Malt 5.1% 29% The Laphroaig Distillery Rell Barrel Single Malt 18.2% Peat, Smoke, Maritime Character Highland Malt Blend Custom French Oak Cask – Heavy Toast * 2.6% Blended Malt Richness, Bold Spice The Clynelish Distillery 9.9% First Fill Bourbon Barrel Single Malt Fruitiness, Apple Character 35.2% Single Grain Vanilla, Caramel First Fill Bourbon Barrel The Cameronbridge Distillery *For batches bottled from 2020, the proprietary ‘Highland Malt Blend’ used for Glasgow Blend comprises approximately 60% malt whisky from the Glen Moray Distillery, 25% malt whisky from the Tomatin Distillery, and 15% malt whisky from the Balmenach Distillery. The ’Highland Malt Blend’ in earlier batches used malt whiskies from the Clynelish, Teaninich and Dailuaine distilleries. COMPASSBOXWHISKY.COM/WHISKIES/GLASGOW-BLEND.