{"product_id":"the-glenturret-30-year-old-2023-release-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"The Glenturret 30 Year Old 2023 Release Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt’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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskybase community — DramALife, 88 Points (January 2024):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSampled 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Glenturret (official tasting notes):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Glenturret (on the cask selection):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTropical fruit salad and ripening bananas, with prunes and figs, and a warm ruby hue from the port pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet brandy snaps dusted with ginger and cinnamon, with red fruit, oak spice, and a soft, delicate texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFruity, with a red fruit compote topped by meringue and vanilla ice cream, shaded by subtle oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHighland Single Malt Scotch Whisky — 30 Years, Unpeated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.7% ABV \/ 85.4 Proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023 — 500 numbered bottles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 casks: 2 European oak, 2 American oak hogsheads, 1 port pipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Glenturret — Crieff, Perthshire (Scotland’s oldest working distillery, 1763)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBob Dalgarno\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhiskybase community: 88 (one connoisseur review)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA soft, tropical, red-fruited, lightly spiced 30-year-old malt in a limited, numbered release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical fruit, banana, prune, fig, brandy snap, ginger, cinnamon, red fruit compote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical fruit salad and banana desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrandy snaps and ginger cake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeringue, pavlova, and red fruit compote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnjoy neat in a Glencairn glass, with a few drops of water; give it time to open.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45885619994690,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/The_Glenturret_30_Year_Old_2023_Release_Highland_Single_Malt_Scotch_Whisky_750ml.webp?v=1793666989","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/the-glenturret-30-year-old-2023-release-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}