{"product_id":"glenglassaugh-evolution-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"Glenglassaugh Evolution Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlenglassaugh Evolution is a Highland single malt matured in a combination of hand-picked first-fill ex-Tennessee whiskey barrels, bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) with natural colour and no chill filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlenglassaugh sits near Portsoy on the Aberdeenshire coast, just north of the Speyside border. Its spirit proved so distinctive that blenders found it hard to marry with other whiskies, and the distillery closed in 1986, deemed surplus in an era of oversupply. It was revived in 2008, and Evolution, the follow-up to Revival, was one of the early releases of the reborn distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaturing in first-fill Tennessee whiskey barrels gives the whisky great depth of character and finesse, a harmonious combination of whisky and oak. Expect lots of fresh oaky notes, spice, pear and banana, over the distillery's coastal, fruit-forward character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in its box, it is a fine gift for malt lovers who enjoy a full-strength dram.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTennessee whiskey is made much like bourbon but filtered through maple charcoal before ageing, and the first-fill barrels that held it give a Scotch whisky sweet vanilla, caramel and a soft, rounded oak character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst-fill means the cask is being used for Scotch for the first time after emptying, so its influence on the whisky is at its strongest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottling at 50% without chill filtration keeps the natural oils and texture of the spirit, and a few drops of water open up the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlenglassaugh means valley of the grey-green land in Gaelic, a nod to the landscape around the distillery overlooking Sandend Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh oak, spice, pear and banana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal and fruit-forward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50%, non-chill filtered, natural colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glenglassaugh Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-fill ex-Tennessee whiskey barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 proof (50% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, Highlands, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml, with box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat, then add a little water to open the fruit. It pairs with pear tart, banana bread or a mild blue cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-picked first-fill ex-Tennessee whiskey barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it chill filtered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is non-chill filtered with natural colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen was the distillery revived?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2008, after closing in 1986.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenglassaugh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023505355061,"sku":"VWS_4516","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-16411.webp?v=1793657540","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/glenglassaugh-evolution-highland-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}