The Glasgow Distillery has launched three limited-edition peated single malts as part of its renowned Small Batch Series: Glasgow 1770 Islay Cask Finish, Glasgow 1770 Madeira Cask Finish, and Glasgow 1770 Marsala Wine Cask Matured.
These new expressions showcase the distillery’s signature peated spirit and highlight its dedication to craftsmanship and innovation in whisky maturation, offering unique flavour profiles perfect for the autumn season.
Mike Hayward, co-founder of The Glasgow Distillery, commented, “This trio of new peated additions to our Small Batch Series offers the perfect selection of warming drams for the colder months.” Each whisky explores the interaction between peated spirit and cask influence in exciting ways:
- Glasgow 1770 Islay Cask Finish: Initially aged in virgin American oak, this expression was finished in a refill bourbon hogshead that previously held peated single malt from Islay. Bottled at 57.3% ABV and limited to just 303 bottles, it combines mainland peat’s sweet smoke with Islay’s maritime character, resulting in a smoky release with notes of golden syrup and flamed orange peel.
- Glasgow 1770 Madeira Cask Finish: Matured first in virgin American oak before a finish in a Madeira wine cask, this whisky brings a delightful balance of sweetness and complexity. Bottled at 58% ABV, with only 298 bottles available, it offers notes of crystallised ginger and dark plum, highlighting the rich influence of the Madeira cask on the distillery’s peated spirit.
- Glasgow 1770 Marsala Wine Cask: Fully matured in Marsala wine casks for seven years, this bold, cask strength whisky is bottled at 60.2% ABV. Limited to 860 bottles, it delivers powerful flavours of sticky toffee, dark fruit, and smoky bacon, reflecting the distillery’s adventurous spirit in exploring flavour.
Available on The Glasgow Distillery’s website and at select specialist retailers across the UK, all three expressions are priced at an RRP of £59.
