Raw materials
malted barley
water
Distillery
Glengoyne
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Glengoyne.
Glengoyne is a Scottish distillery producing single malt Scotch whisky, known for the unpeated character of its malts, the warm air-drying of its barley and for maturing its casks on the border between the Highlands and Lowlands.
whisky
single malt
unpeated whisky
aged whisky
Producer range
Producer range Glengoyne
Spirit categories
whisky
single malt
unpeated whisky
aged whisky
Representative products
Whisky Glengoyne 10Y 70cl - Tube
Whisky Glengoyne 12Y 43% Cl.70 - Gift box
Whisky Glengoyne 15Y 100cl - Gift box
Whisky Glengoyne Cask Strength 70cl - Tube
Casks and ageing vessels
ex-bourbon casks (first-fill)
sherry casks (European oak / Oloroso / Spanish oak)
refill hogsheads
virgin American oak (virgin/first-fill white oak)
Distillation and production
Distillation and production
Production method
Production of single malt Scotch in the traditional style: use of unpeated malted barley (dried with warm air), fermentation and distillation on the distillery's stills; the new make spirit is then transferred for maturation to storage warehouses.
Ageing
Maturation in casks (warehouses located in the Lowlands portion of the site), with blending and finishing in different wood types depending on the expression.
Producer history Glengoyne
Glengoyne originated as a whisky production site in the Dumgoyne area; the premises have been operational since the 19th century and documented production dates back to 1833. Over its history the site has changed ownership several times; since 2003 it has been part of the Ian Macleod group. The distillery has preserved historical elements of the site and a long production tradition while evolving with new ranges and commercial relaunches in recent decades.
Production philosophy
The distillery's stated philosophy favors a 'slow' approach without shortcuts: use of unpeated barley dried with warm air, attention to cask quality and maturation that highlights the natural character of the malt without resorting to peat smoke.
Territory
Dumgoyne, Scotland. The distillery stands on the border between the Highlands and Lowlands: the stills are located in the part classified as Highlands while the maturation warehouses are positioned in the Lowlands portion.
Awards and recognitions
Among reported recognitions: double Gold and awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for some expressions (e.g., 12/17 years in past editions), and prizes for wood finishes (e.g., mentions at the Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival).
Glengoyne
This producer is a useful reference point for enthusiasts looking for authentic spirits, distinctive production identity and a carefully selected online catalogue.
On this page you can discover the producer, understand its main categories and browse the products currently available for purchase.
Products from
Italy
Europe
USA, UK, Switzerland