GlenWyvis 2018 - Batch 02/18

GlenWyvis 2018 - Batch 02/18, 3 YO, 46.5%

Yay! Another first. I have now tried single malt whisky from GlenWyvis, a small distillery located in Dingwall, Scotland. They are currently producing about 50K lpa. Founded 2015. and crowdfunded by almost 4000 backers, many of them local. They are Located at the foothills of Ben Wyvis in the Scottish Highlands.

The GlenWyvis 2018 - Batch 02/18 was their first larger release (after their limited inaugural release). A vintage 2018 whisky, bottled May 2022, and limited to 8000 bottles. Made using locally grown Concerto barley.

This whisky is made combining the following 23 casks (see official product page):

• 15x 1st fill ex-Tennessee whiskey (60%)

• 5x 1st fill ex-Oloroso (25%)

• 3x refill hogsheads (15%)

Nose: Light, fruity, and fresh, exuding a clean, malty character. Subtle undertones of ginger-flavored simple syrup blend with ripe apple and pear, creating an inviting aroma.

Taste: Medium-bodied, carrying the same fruity and malty profile to the palate. It feels youthful and spirited, with notes of vanilla, pear, and ginger, complemented by a hint of citrus in the background.

Finish: Medium to short, maintaining its clean and fresh character. Orchard fruits, vanilla, and chocolate persist, gradually giving way to honey and mint towards the end.

Comment: Young but promising!

Score 82/100

Sláinte!
-Thomas