Thompson Bros.

Glentauchers 20 Years Old 2006

ABV: 51.9% 70 cL

This single malt from Glentauchers Distillery, located in the heart of the Speyside region, was distilled in 2006 and aged in a refill barrel for just over 18 years, then re-racked into a first-fill Bourbon cask where it spend last 20 months finishing its maturation, creating a fun fruity malt with notes of jelly beans, refreshing grapefruit and warming spice. 

Bottled by Thompson Bros. at natural cask strength, natural colour and no chill filtration. 

Nose

Delightfully fresh, crisp and summery. It opens with clean notes of cut straw and white meadow flowers, before taking a slightly unusual turn into savoury plantain chips, the american white oak influence is undeniable, bringing a generous wave of desiccated coconut and rich, creamy vanilla. As the spirit breathes, it settles into a nostalgic, sweet note of an open tin of fruit salad.

Palate

The arrival is bright, playful, and wonderfully varied. It kicks off with a burst of fruity jumbo jelly beans, which is quickly cut through by a remarkably crisp, ozone-like mineral edge - reminiscent of the air just before a lightning strike. Sharp grapefruit slices and warming, clove-studded pears develop next, before the palate shifts gears into a complex, bitter-green territory defined by fresh chickweed, earthy cavolo nero, and tart gooseberries.

Finish

Long and full of life. It keeps you on your toes with sudden, juicy burst of fruit, before finally grounding out on a clean, dry, and pleasantly bitter note at the far end of the grassy scale.

£115.00

Tax included.

PRODUCT INFO

Region Speyside
Distillery Glentauchers
Cask type Refill barrel & first fill bourbon cask finish
Bottling company Thompson Bros.
Outrun 219 bottles
Whisky type Single malt

Glentauchers Distillery, established in 1897 near Keith in Speyside, is a hidden gem known for producing light, smooth single malt whisky with delicate fruity and floral flavours. While it plays a key role in popular blends like Chivas Regal, Glentauchers occasionally releases sought-after single malts, often through independent bottlers. The distillery uses traditional copper pot stills and draws water from the nearby Conval Hills, contributing to its fresh and clean character. Now owned by Pernod Ricard, Glentauchers combines over a century of heritage with modern whisky-making techniques, maintaining a low profile despite its important place in the whisky world.