Glentauchers 15 years 2009 - 2024 #800718 Saltire Rare Malt

The Glentauchers 15 years 2009 - 2024, bottled by Saltire Rare Malt Whisky Company, is a refined single malt whisky that perfectly captures the delicate and fruity style of Glentauchers Distillery. This bottling, from a carefully selected single cask (#800718), has matured for 15 years and offers an exceptional balance of sweetness, spice and a subtle wood influence. Glentauchers is known for its light, elegant expressions, and this bottling brings that character to life beautifully, with added complexity from the prolonged maturation. A wonderful choice for lovers of characterful Speyside whiskies.

Tasting note

Nose

Enticing aromas of ripe pear, honey and apricots, complemented by notes of vanilla and soft toffee. A hint of lemon peel and a subtle floral touch provide a fresh, inviting nose.

Taste

Silky and harmonious, with a rich blend of honey, caramel and dried fruits such as sultanas and figs. A slight spiciness of cinnamon and white pepper adds depth, while the wood influence offers a delicate nutty undertone.

Finish

Long and elegant, with lingering sweetness of vanilla and honey. Tones of toasted oak and a hint of citrus freshness provide a refined and balanced finish.

Glentauchers Distillery

Glentauchers Distillery is located in the Speyside region, near the town of Keith in Moray. Founded in 1897 by James Buchanan & Co., Glentauchers has a rich history of producing high-quality whiskies. The distillery is located in a picturesque setting, surrounded by green hills and access to pure water from nearby springs.

A unique feature of Glentauchers is its use of long fermentation and distillation processes, contributing to a lighter and fruitier spirit. Glentauchers whiskies are known for their delicate and complex flavour profiles, with notes of apple, pear, citrus and subtle floral accents. The whiskies are mainly matured in ex-bourbon casks, which ensures a smooth and balanced flavour.

Although Glentauchers mainly produces blended whiskies, such as the famous Ballantine's, their single malts are also highly prized for their finesse and depth. The combination of an idyllic location, traditional production processes and high-quality whiskies makes Glentauchers a respected name in the world of Scotch whisky.

Saltire Rare Malt Whisky Company

Saltire Rare Malt Whisky Company is an independent bottler specialising in selecting and bottling rare and high quality Scotch whiskies. The company focuses on offering unique single malts and single cask whiskies, often from special or hard-to-find casks. Saltire is known for bottling whisky without additives, such as colourings, and without cold filtration, to ensure the purity and authentic character of the whisky.

An important role within Saltire is played by Hans Offringa, an internationally recognised whisky expert, writer and ambassador. Offringa, also known as "The Whisky Couple" together with his wife Becky, is involved in the selection and presentation of the whiskies Saltire releases. His extensive knowledge and passion for whisky help Saltire create exclusive and unique bottlings that appeal to whisky collectors and enthusiasts. His reputation and expertise add extra prestige and credibility to Saltire Rare Malt Whisky Company's bottlings.