Glenlossie is a Diageo brand that you don’t see as a single malt very often as it is mostly used for blends. Since 1971, Glenlossie has also shared a site with the Mannochmore brand.
This is one of those “orchard fruit” profile whiskies that you know you’ll enjoy if you’re looking for a fruity profile. I find that most of the distilleries in this group always make for good whisky. The whisky is usually never terrible but also never spectacular.
This bottle of Glenlossie contains whisky distilled in 1992. It aged in refill bourbon cask 10061 for 20 years before being bottled at 51.5% ABV by Douglas Laing’s Old Particular brand. I selected this for one of my very first whisky tastings many years ago. It was unsurprisingly well received.
Glenlossie 20 Year Old 1992 (Old Particular) - 51.5% ABV
Category
Notes
Appearance
Light Gold
Nose
Ex-bourbon vanilla, sea air, green apple, melon, citrus, orange zest. Extra zesty with water, pear eventually emerges. With time, a heather floral note shows up.
Taste
Light fruits, banana, oaky vanilla, surprisingly spicy. With water, pencil shavings, less fruit, more spice, green grapes.
Finish
Slightly astringent oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, big apple and pear, vanilla.
Overall Thoughts
An amped up Glenfiddich. The Oak is a bit "prickly" but it works well with a lighter profile whisky.
Chris Perugini is a bonafide whiskey nerd and isn't afraid to admit it. Chris has been completely immersed in whiskey for over a decade and brings a well-rounded appreciation for all styles of whiskey from around the world. As the creative force behind Single Malt Savvy, he regularly reviews new releases, writes in-depth articles about the whiskey industry, fosters meaningful whiskey discussion on social media, and curates private whiskey tastings for groups of all sizes across the US.
