Glengoyne 12 year Original Highland single malt Scotch Whisky Time Keeper gift set.

Glengoyne 12 year Original Highland single malt Scotch Whisky Time Keeper gift set with a nosing glass.

Condition: New. Collector.
Fill level: New. In the neck.

Whisky still produced: Yes.
Category: Single malt. 
Distillery: Still producing.
Bottler: Distillery Bottling
Bottling series: Time Keeper gift set.
Vintage: 
Bottling Year:
Stated Age: 12 years old.
Cask type: first- and second-fill American ex-bourbon casks, including remarkable, air-dried bespoke “designer casks” from Missouri. 
Strength: 43.0 % Vol.
Size: 700 ml.
Colouring: Natural (no artificial coloring).
Chill-filtered: Non-chill filtered.
Bottle code: None.
Country Origin: Scotland.
Region: Highland (distillation) / Lowland (maturation).
Market: Worldwide.

Tasting notes;
Appearance/colour; Natural, rich gold.
Nose; Coconut oil, honey, lemon zest, dried oak.
Palate; Toffee apples, cinnamon spice, ginger, orange, shortbread.
Finish: A hint of sherry and soft oak. Very well-balanced. 

Distillery History:
Glengoyne is uniquely positioned on the Highland Line—the boundary separating the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland. Uniquely, its stills sit in the Highlands, while its warehouses lie in the Lowlands, giving it a dual regional identity.

Location:

• Region: Highland (distillation) / Lowland (maturation)

• Near: Dumgoyne, north of Glasgow, Scotland

• Founded: 1833

Timeline & Key Milestones

1833 – Founded as Burnfoot Distillery

• Established by George Connell, who leased the land from the Duke of Montrose.

• Operated under the name Burnfoot, believed to have been a legal continuation of an illicit still operating on the same site.

1861 – Name Changed to Glenguin of Burnfoot

• “Glenguin” derives from Glen Guin, meaning “Valley of the Wild Geese” in Gaelic.

1876 – Acquired by Lang Brothers

• The distillery's name was officially changed to Glengoyne.

• Lang Brothers, a Glasgow-based whisky blender and merchant, began marketing Glengoyne as a high-quality malt whisky.

1965 – Purchased by Robertson & Baxter / Edrington Group

• Investment brought modernization to the distillery, increasing production capacity.

• Glengoyne was positioned as a key malt for blending, but its single malt also grew in reputation.

2003 – Sold to Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd

• The independent, family-owned Ian Macleod Distillers took over.

• Marked a turning point: a stronger focus was placed on single malt bottlings, including age-stated and premium cask expressions.

Unique Production Traits

Unpeated Barley

• Glengoyne is one of the few Highland distilleries to use entirely unpeated malted barley.

• The distillery proudly markets its whisky as "Scotland’s most unpeated malt."

Slowest Distillation in Scotland

• Uses slow distillation to allow maximum copper contact, producing a soft, rich spirit.

• One of the slowest still runs in the Scotch whisky industry—key to its smooth profile.

Sherry Cask Maturation

• Matured predominantly in European and American oak Sherry casks (Oloroso).

• Natural color only—Glengoyne does not use caramel coloring.

Sustainability Focus

• All packaging is 100% recyclable.

• Committed to responsible energy and water usage.

Visitor Experience

• Glengoyne has a highly regarded visitor centre that offers:

  • Guided tours with tastings

  • Cask strength sampling

  • “Malt Master” blending sessions

• One of the most accessible distilleries from Glasgow (about 40 minutes by car)

Notable Releases

• 10, 12, 15, 18, and 21 Year Olds

• Cask Strength Series

• Teapot Dram (distillery exclusive)

• Legacy Series

• Rare single cask and independent bottlings are also available

Summary

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