NEW - Glasgow 1770 Ruby Port Cask Finish 6 Year Old 55% Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70cl

Introducing a new series of permanent releases in the Glasgow 1770 Single Malt range: a series of bottlings that showcase a perfect marriage of spirit and wood. The first in this series is their unpeated, double-distilled single malt whisky with a secondary maturation within ruby port hogsheads.

The rich and fruity base of the Glasgow 1770 single malt is accentuated by the port casks, adding layers of summer berries and rich vanilla. The combination is a true demonstration of spirit and wood marrying together in balanced harmony.

This is the second time that Glasgow Distillery have used Ruby Port to mature their unpeated, double-distilled single malt. Their first Ruby Port matured release was a limited-edition single finishing cask launched in 2021 and quickly became a firm favourite with fans and the distillery’s whisky-making team alike!

70cl

ABV 56.6%

Net weight: 1.6kg

Tasting Notes

Nose: Notes of fresh strawberries and vibrant vanilla lead the way to notes of raspberries dipped in milk chocolate with slight hints of fresh eucalyptus and pine.

Palate: The palate bursts with summer fruits and rich, dark cherries. Rich fresh cream and marzipan lead to notes of sweet almonds and strawberries.

Finish: The finish is long and satisfying with notes of sweet fruity pink peppercorn spice and oak tannins.

About Constantia

Constantia is a South African dessert wine produced predominantly from white Muscat d’Frontignan (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains), a grape that is known for its small berry size and tight clusters. These grapes are cultivated in the Constantia region which lies about 15 kilometres south of Cape Town and is one of the most historic wine making regions in the southern hemisphere with wine-making dating back to 1685. However, production was ceased in the 1860s due to mildew and phylloxera and only began again in the 1980s.

The heavy clay content within the soil, the south-easterly sea breeze, and the high mountain slopes in the region create a cool climate and encourage vines to retain their acidity, making it an ideal terroir for the Muscat grapes.

Constantia has been a favourite of many notable individuals, including Jane Austen who famously recommended Constantia for its healing powers on a disappointed heart in Sense and Sensibility, and Napolean Bonaparte who requested a glass on his deathbed.

To produce the Constantia that was matured within the casks used for this Glasgow 1770 release, the winery has harvested white Muscat grapes and a small percentage of red Muscat. These are fermented for one week with the skins of the grapes intact, before pressing and maturing within oak casks for 24 months to produce a sweet wine that has a balanced acidity and sweetness, with notes of toffee, apricot, and Turkish delight.

Glasgow Distillery

Glasgow Distillery is a freestanding, independently owned distillery that was started by two friends in 2012 with a mission to bring premium spirits distillation back to Scotland’s biggest city.

They are Glasgow’s distillery. Always aspiring to do better, they punch above their weight and aim to push the boundaries.

With just a small team of 16 spirit lovers, they create a portfolio of flavoured-packed spirits across whisky, gin, vodka, and rum. These character-rich products are each inspired by a story rooted in the city’s heritage and history.