8.8 (6)
Brand
Glengoyne
Expression
The Teapot Dram
Whisky type
Single Malt
Distillery
Glengoyne Distillery
Origin
Highland, Scotland
Year launched/bottled
2011
Limited edition
3,105 bottles
ABV.
58.80%
Source
Glengoyne
In collection
10×

Review by Glengoyne

Colour

Deep Rose Mahogany.

Nose

Sweet and spicy; brown sugar; crushed rose petals; rum and raisin chocolate; black peppercorns.

Palate

Dark brown sugar; stewed summer fruits; toasted almonds; liquorice; intense cinnamon; rich oak; oily and mouth coating.

Finish

Longer than Stillmans stories on nightshift.

Note

For almost 150 years, workers at Glengoyne were allowed three large drams while on duty throughout the day. It was the Brewers’ job to select a different cask each week from which to draw the drams. The workers would gather in the staff canteen at 9.00am, midday and 3.00pm to receive their share.

The agreed measure was for it to be “no less than the quantity indicated by the placement of three fingers upon the tumbler” which was usually calibrated by the man with the chubbiest digits. Served at full cask strength, some of the younger workers found it a bit of a struggle to finish. So instead of disposing with the leftovers, the drams were secreted in a copper teapot. The more seasoned imbibers would enjoy a little extra throughout the day – well, it beats a proper tea break.

Source: Glengoyne