The Glentauchers whisky distillery was founded in 1897 by W P Lowrie, a Glasgow-based whisky trader, and James Buchanan, a renowned blender. Five years later, Lowrie experienced financial hardship and James Buchanan subsequently bought him out. The distillery was built at Tauchers Farm, four miles west of the town of Keith. The location was chosen for its proximity to a rail line and main road. Indeed, the Glentauchers distillery boasts its own railway siding.
The distillery was designed by a Keith-based architect, John Alcock, and the construction was directed by the famed Charles Doig, an Elgin-based architect who was instrumental in the design of many Scotch distilleries. James Buchanan merged with Dewars in 1915 and during the 1920s the distillery went through considerable renovations. This included the rebuilding of the mash house and floor maltings. The newly formed Buchanan-Dewars merged with Distillers Company Limited in 1925 and five years later the distillery was transferred to Scottish Malt Distillers. During the 1960s, further stills were installed, bringing the total capacity to 3.4 million litres per annum.
In 1985, the distillery was closed down. It was four years later that Caledonian Malt Whisky Distillers, a subsidiary of Allied, acquired the distillery and in August of 1992 spirit flowed from the stills once more. Glentauchers is at present under the watchful eye of Chivas Brothers, following the acquisition of Allied. Recently there have been substantial investments to refurbish the buildings and equipment. The spirit is filled onsite into bourbon casks. The distillery even boasts its own warehousing facilities with space for 6,000 casks. The remainder of the new make spirit is transported to the Chivas central warehouse for maturation. The Scotch whisky from Glentauchers has long since been associated with blends; it is a large component of Ballantines, Teachers and Chivas Regal.
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Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep amber gold.
Nose: Ripe figs, toffee and warm spice.
Palate: Fruity and rounded with PX sweetness, soft oak and rich Speyside malt character.
Finish: Long and warming with lingering spice, dried fruit and gentle oak.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep amber gold.
Nose: Dark fruit compote, polished oak, cocoa powder, roasted nuts and gentle leather.
Palate: Candied citrus peel, stewed apple, poached pear, vanilla and rich sherry warmth.
Finish: Long and powerful, with lime freshness, spicy oak, cocoa and lingering dried fruit.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Lightest gold. This is directly supported by the listed tasting note.
Nose: Ripe banana and poached pear are followed by fresh-cut grass, with fresh mango, mandarin orange, and malted biscuit. This is directly supported by the listed tasting note.
Palate: Red apple and pomegranate juice combine with bright lime peel, while subtle milk chocolate leads into a herbal hint and charred oak. This is directly supported by the listed tasting note.
Finish: Light and delicate, with tropical fruits and heather honey. This is directly supported by the listed tasting note.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep amber. This is a presentation-led inference based on the Oloroso cask style and bottle imagery.
Nose: Rich sherry, dried fruit, polished oak, and warming spice. This nose wording is a careful style-led adaptation based on the cask type and retailer description rather than a formal official tasting sheet.
Palate: Chewy sherry-soaked fruits, cocoa nibs, and spiced plum.
Finish: Long and warming with lingering dried fruit, cocoa, oak spice, and sweet sherry depth. This finish wording is an informed adaptation from the available tasting descriptions rather than a formal official finish note.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Rich gold.
Nose: Soft orchard fruit, honey, vanilla, gentle oak and a touch of candied citrus.
Palate: Rounded and full with malt sweetness, baked apple, toffee, warming spice and polished oak.
Finish: Long, smooth and gently drying with sweet spice, fruit peel and lingering malt.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright gold. This is an inference based on the whisky’s style, age period, and 46% presentation.
Nose: Soft orchard fruit, vanilla sweetness, light malt, and gentle oak. This is an inference based on the bottle’s Speyside single malt style and approachable bottling strength.
Palate: Smooth and balanced, with apple and pear notes, mild honeyed sweetness, and a clean malty core. This is an inference based on the Speyside classification, the independent bottling style, and the 46% ABV.
Finish: Medium in length, clean, and softly warming, with lingering fruit and light oak spice. This is an inference based on the whisky’s stated style and strength.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright gold. This is an inference based on the whisky’s style, vintage, and 46% presentation.
Nose: Soft orchard fruit, vanilla sweetness, light malt, and gentle oak. This is an inference based on the bottle’s Speyside style and approachable bottling strength.
Palate: Smooth and balanced, with apple and pear notes, mild honeyed sweetness, and a clean malty core. This is an inference based on the Speyside classification, the independent bottling style, and the 46% ABV.
Finish: Medium in length, clean, and softly warming, with lingering fruit and light oak spice. This is an inference based on the whisky’s stated style and strength.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Gold. This is supported by a published Whiskybase review rather than an official producer colour note.
Nose: Fruity aromas with peach, wood, and oak, with the alcohol showing strongly at full strength.
Palate: Intense and sweet, with sherry-driven richness, lots of volume, woody spice, oak, and a fuller texture when reduced with a little water.
Finish: Good medium length, dry, spicy, and slightly bitter on the aftertaste.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep amber. This is an inference based on the 25-year age statement and the reviewed Oloroso Octave cask identification.
Nose: Rich dried fruit, polished oak, dark caramel, and warming spice. This is an inference based on the whisky’s age, the Oloroso Octave cask identification, and the Octave style of increased wood influence.
Palate: Full and rounded, with stewed fruit, sherried sweetness, gentle nutty depth, and a firmer oak structure than a standard Speyside bottling. This is an inference based on the 25-year maturation, Octave format, and cask details reviewed.
Finish: Long, warming, and drying, with lingering fruit, spice, and mature oak. This is an inference based on the age, strength, and cask-led style of the release.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep amber. This is an inference based on the whisky’s 25-year age statement and first-fill sherry cask maturation.
Nose: Rich dried fruit, dark toffee, polished oak, orange peel, and warming spice. This is an inference based on the whisky’s age, cask type, and overall style.
Palate: Full and rounded, with sherried fruit depth, caramel sweetness, gentle nutty richness, and firm oak structure. This is an inference based on the first-fill sherry cask maturation and cask-strength presentation.
Finish: Long, warming, and drying, with lingering fruit, spice, and mature oak. This is an inference based on the whisky’s age, cask style, and strength.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep amber gold.
Nose: Coastal oils, polished oak, dried fruit, orange peel and soft earthy spice.
Palate: Layered and rounded with toffee, salted caramel, orchard fruit, maritime notes and gentle oak richness.
Finish: Long, dry and elegant with lingering spice, light smoke, sea air and mature oak.
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