8.7 (1)
Brand
The Epicurean
Expression
Cask Strength Glasgow Edition
Whisky type
Blended
Origin
Lowland, Scotland
Year launched/bottled
2018
Limited edition
3,000 bottles
ABV.
58.60%
In collection

Review by The Epicurean

Nose

Citrus zest, sponge cake and poached pears

Palate

Vanillad oak alongside apple peel, cut grass and candied nuts

Finish

Caramel cream mingles with green fruits and milk chocolate

Note

The family firm, this year amidst its 70th anniversary celebrations, has been based in the heart of Glasgow since its inception in 1948, and describes its latest innovation as a justified homage to our roots.

The unique recipe for the special bottling is the result of a collaboration between Douglas Laing & Co and some of Glasgows finest bartenders and spirit experts. A one-off event was held at the firms Glasgow HQ in February, during which 8 mixology masters experimented with Lowland Single Malts, each blending their own distinctive creation to be judged by Fred Laing, second generation in the family business.

The resulting Whisky is bursting with zesty citrus, green fruits and a sweet nuttiness, proclaiming to be certainly a little bigger, more urban than other Lowlanders. Bottled at 58.6% alcohol strength and offered without colouring or chill-filtration, its high strength is said to ensure the natural robust character of the city spirit shines through even when mixed.

The Epicureans Cask Strength Glasgow Edition takes our hats off to the citys Duke of Wellington statue (rarely spotted without his own iconic traffic cone hat reflecting the Glaswegians humour), alongside the famous Finnieston Crane and the distinctive Riverside Museum. Our city is celebrated not only for its landmarks, but also for its restaurants and bars, and most often for its people. This unique recipe The Epicurean bottling is a most fitting tribute to our home.

The Epicurean Cask Strength Glasgow Edition is available from May 2018, from specialist Whisky retailers globally at an expected retail price of 45.99.