PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Glenturret claims to be Scotland’s oldest working distillery, with a legitimate history dating to 1763 (and an illicit still on the same site as early as 1717), on the banks of the River Turret near Crieff, in Perthshire. For decades its spirit was best known as part of The Famous Grouse blend, and in recent years it has built a reputation for its own single malts, with a range of rare, ultra-aged releases at the top.
The 30 Year Old is one of those, and each year’s release is a different assembly. The 2023 release came from “a search for specific flavours,” found in five of the distillery’s older casks: two European oak, two American oak hogsheads, and one port pipe. Whisky maker Bob Dalgarno blended them, with each cask contributing a distinct element. European oak “imparts a traditional rich fruit flavour combined with hints of brandy and ginger.” The port pipe “imbues a warm ruby hue and touches of red fruits.” The two American oak hogsheads add “sweeter notes of tropical fruit and bananas inspired by the character of the distillery’s delicate new make spirit.” It’s unpeated, bottled at a gentle 42.7% ABV (85.4 proof), and only 500 numbered bottles were released worldwide as part of the “Extremely Scarce” collection, alongside the 25 and 35 Year Olds.
The distillery’s tasting notes: “A summer’s day picnic: tropical fruit salad and ripening bananas with a garnish of prunes and figs. Sweet brandy snaps dusted with ginger and cinnamon. A compote of red fruits topped by meringue and vanilla ice cream delivers a fruity finish shaded by subtle oak.” On Whiskybase, a connoisseur-level reviewer scored the release 88 points after tasting it at a horizontal tasting of Glenturret’s 2023 range (25, 30, and 35 Year Olds). For context, an earlier 2022 release of the 30 Year Old was scored 89.33 by the community, and a reviewer’s note on it, “sublimely soft yet still rich, despite the ABV being on the low side,” applies well to this style: delicate, fruity, and elegant, not big or sherry-heavy.
It’s a soft, tropical, red-fruited, lightly spiced malt for a special occasion: a milestone gift, a collector’s bottle, and an after-dinner pour. Enjoy it neat, slowly, in a Glencairn glass, with a few drops of water if you like.
The Glenturret 30 Year Old (2023 Release) is produced by The Glenturret Distillery in Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland, by whisky maker Bob Dalgarno, from five casks of older stock: two European oak, two American oak hogsheads, and one port pipe. Unpeated single malt, aged 30 years. Bottled at 42.7% ABV / 85.4 proof, 750ml. 500 numbered bottles.
Whiskybase community — DramALife, 88 Points (January 2024):
Sampled at a horizontal tasting of Glenturret’s 2023 core range (25, 30, and 35 Year Old); notes the blend contains five casks, two European oak, two American oak, and one port pipe.
The Glenturret (official tasting notes):
“A summer’s day picnic: tropical fruit salad and ripening bananas with a garnish of prunes and figs. Sweet brandy snaps dusted with ginger and cinnamon. A compote of red fruits topped by meringue and vanilla ice cream delivers a fruity finish shaded by subtle oak.”
The Glenturret (on the cask selection):
“European oak imparts a traditional rich fruit flavour combined with hints of brandy and ginger. A port pipe imbues a warm ruby hue and touches of red fruits. Sweeter notes of tropical fruit and bananas inspired by the character of our delicate new make spirit are added by two American oak hogsheads.”
Nose
Tropical fruit salad and ripening bananas, with prunes and figs, and a warm ruby hue from the port pipe.
Palate
Sweet brandy snaps dusted with ginger and cinnamon, with red fruit, oak spice, and a soft, delicate texture.
Finish
Fruity, with a red fruit compote topped by meringue and vanilla ice cream, shaded by subtle oak.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky — 30 Years, Unpeated |
| ABV / Proof | 42.7% ABV / 85.4 Proof |
| Age | 30 Years |
| Release | 2023 — 500 numbered bottles |
| Casks | 5 casks: 2 European oak, 2 American oak hogsheads, 1 port pipe |
| Distillery | The Glenturret — Crieff, Perthshire (Scotland’s oldest working distillery, 1763) |
| Whisky Maker | Bob Dalgarno |
| Critics | Whiskybase community: 88 (one connoisseur review) |
| Style / Identity | A soft, tropical, red-fruited, lightly spiced 30-year-old malt in a limited, numbered release |
| Aromas & Flavors | Tropical fruit, banana, prune, fig, brandy snap, ginger, cinnamon, red fruit compote |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
Enjoy neat in a Glencairn glass, with a few drops of water; give it time to open.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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