The beginnings of the Glenturret whisky distillery are rather vague at best. The owners claim the distillery is one of Scotland’s oldest and it is certainly rumoured that distillation was carried out in the area during the early 18th century, this was, though, by illicit means. It was in 1775, that the Hosh distillery was established by a group of smugglers. The buildings sit at the banks of the River Turret, not far from Crieff.
Today, the distillery is perhaps best known for its housing of the Famous Grouse Experience. The visitor centre is a top tourist draw and was installed in 2002, for the princely sum of £2.5 million. Famous Grouse is one of the world’s best-loved Scotch blends and Glenturret is said to be a component. In 1826, a distillery called Glenturret was established, though it closed a couple of decades later. It was in 1875, that the Hosh distillery adopted the name Glenturret, Thomas Stewart was the manager.
The whisky distillery was sadly closed for much of the early part of the 20th century. Following the acquisition by Mitchell Bros Ltd in 1903 the buildings were used as whisky storage. They deemed that whisky production would not be so lucrative. Mitchell Bros went into liquidation in 1929 and for some time the buildings were used for agricultural storage. Glenturret’s saviour arrived in 1957 in the form of James Fairlie who acquired the distillery and subsequently refurbished it.
Spirit ran from the stills once more in 1959 and, shortly after, the Glenturret distillery was acquired by Remy-Cointreau. Following purchase by Edrington and William Grant and Sons of previous owners, Highland distillers, the Glenturret distillery is under Edrington Group ownership. Glenturret holds its own place in the record books; The Guinness Book of World Records sites Towser, the now woefully deceased cat, as having caught more mice than any other; in her 23 years she is said to have caught 28,899 mice, the real question remains: who counted? There is but one official distillery bottling, though there are independent expressions.
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A tasty 10 year old single malt from the Glenturret Distillery in the Highlands. Fun fact: Glenturret was founded all the way back in 1775, though back then is was named the Hosh Distillery. After all these years, they’ve certainly got this whisky-making stuff down to a tee, don’t they?
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright gold. This is an inference based on product imagery and the specialist retailer note that no colouring is declared for Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked 2024 Release.
Nose: Dried apple and citrus fruit are woven together with peat smoke, vanilla, red pears and lovely hints of salted chocolate. This is based on the published retailer tasting notes for Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked 2024 Release.
Palate: Sweet fruit, smoky vanilla and darker peat tones build through the palate, with hints of sea salt and a rounded oak structure. This is based on published retailer tasting notes for Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked 2024 Release.
Finish: Warm and embracing, with lingering smoke, gentle salt and soft oak. This is based on published retailer tasting notes for Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked 2024 Release.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright gold. This is an inference based on product imagery and the specialist retailer note that no colouring is declared for Glenturret 12 Year Old 2025 Release.
Nose: Sweet vanilla and warming oak spices sit alongside bright citrus fruit. This is based on the official published tasting notes for Glenturret 12 Year Old 2025 Release.
Palate: Raisins, dried fruits and chocolate sweetness build through the palate, with ginger, cinnamon, nutty depth and red berry compote. This is based on the official published tasting notes for Glenturret 12 Year Old 2025 Release and supported by specialist retailer tasting notes for the same release.
Finish: Toasted oak and warming wood spice linger with a rich sherried character. This is based on the official published tasting notes for Glenturret 12 Year Old 2025 Release.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright gold. This is an inference based on product imagery and the retailer note that no colouring is declared for Glenturret 15 Year Old 2025 Release 70cl, 46.5%.
Nose: Heather honey, ripening citrus fruits with vanilla and cinnamon. This is based on the official published tasting notes for Glenturret 15 Year Old 2025 Release 70cl, 46.5%.
Palate: Figs and dates follow later, with hints of warm baked fruit cake served with afternoon tea. This is based on the official published tasting notes for Glenturret 15 Year Old 2025 Release 70cl, 46.5%.
Finish: A sweet fruity finish lightly enfolded by soft oak. This is based on the official published tasting notes for Glenturret 15 Year Old 2025 Release
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright gold. This is an inference based on official product imagery and the official statement that the 2025 whisky range is natural in colour.
Nose: Sweet vanilla leads into citrus fruits and peat smoke. This is based on the official published tasting notes for Glenturret 7 Year Old Peat Smoked 2025 Release.
Palate: Ginger and nutmeg build through the palate with glimpses of sea salt and maturing oak. This is based on the official published tasting notes for Glenturret 7 Year Old Peat Smoked 2025 Release.
Finish: Slightly fruity and softly peated, with tempered oak lingering through the close. This is based on the official published tasting notes for Glenturret 7 Year Old Peat Smoked 2025 Release and supported by the official product description.
A wonderfully peaty expression from the Glenturret Distillery, offering up a well-balanced flavour profile of nutty malt, oaky smoke and vibrant citrus. Ought to make for a great postprandial dram, this one.
The new release of The Glenturret’s Triple Wood single malt Scotch whisky created using whiskies drawn from American Sherry oak, European Sherry oak and ex-bourbon casks, and is bottled at 43% ABV.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright gold. This is an inference based on product imagery and the retailer note that no colouring is declared for Glenturret Triple Wood 2025 Release 70cl, 45%.
Nose: Vanilla and toffee apple. This is based on the official published tasting notes for Glenturret Triple Wood 2025 Release 70cl, 45%.
Palate: Barley sugar entwines with hints of malt and light oak, while cinnamon sits alongside heavier notes of sticky ginger cake. This is based on the official published tasting notes for Glenturret Triple Wood 2025 Release 70cl, 45%.
Finish: Light fruits and gentle wood spices deliver a sweet soft finish. This is based on the official published tasting notes for Glenturret Triple Wood 2025 Release 70cl, 45%.
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