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Glenglassaugh Sandend

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For today’s pour, we’re heading to the coast of Sandend Bay in the Scottish Highlands, where land meets the sea and is home to Glenglassaugh Distillery. Before this, I’d only tried one other Glenglassaugh expression, Glenglassaugh Torfa, and it was fantastic. You can find that review here on my blog.

Glenglassaugh Sandend takes its inspiration from the bay that shares its name. But before we dive into the whisky itself, let’s take a quick look at the distillery behind it. The distillery was founded in 1875 by Colonel James Moir. Production ceased in 1986, and the distillery sat silent for nearly two decades before being revived under an investment group in 2008. In 2013 it was acquired by BenRiach Distillery and it was acquired again by Brown-Forman in 2016. In 2023 the brand refreshed its core range to showcase Glenglassaugh’s coastal maturation style. Now, let’s get into the whisky.

Nose: salt, vanilla, and a hint of fruit

Palate: warm caramel, vanilla, fruit, and sea salt

Finish: gentle burn with vanilla ending notes

ABV: 50.5% | Cost: $70-$80

Casks: Bourbon, sherry, and Manzanilla casks

Truthfully, I wasn’t sure this one was going to be for me when I ordered it, but I ended up enjoying it far more than I expected. What stood out most was how approachable it is. This is not a complicated whisky, and that’s not a bad thing. It’s easy-drinking, flavorful, and something I think both newcomers and seasoned whisky drinkers can appreciate.

There’s a warmth throughout the dram that immediately brings to mind its coastal roots, but it’s balanced beautifully by notes of vanilla, caramel, and fruit. Nothing feels overpowering, and the flavors work together nicely from start to finish. Overall, I enjoyed this whisky quite a bit and would gladly explore more expressions from Glenglassaugh in the future.

Cheers!

Note: The contents on my blog are solely my opinion. To me every palate is different! Although I may or may not like a product, I always recommend people to try it and make up their own minds.

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