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Дымный/торфяной виски с морскими, солёными и фруктово-ягодными нотами, часто с влиянием портвейна; при этом часть отзывов отмечает молодость, простоту и разницу в оценке финиша и интенсивности дыма.
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Преобладающая линия в отзывах — дымный и торфяной характер с морскими/солёными оттенками, которые сочетаются с фруктовостью, ванилью и сладостью; часто упоминается влияние портвейна и хорошая интегрированность алкоголя. Вкусовые описания включают тёмные и красные фрукты, ягодные джемы, шоколад, кофе, цитрусовые, а также сливочную текстуру; дым описывают как мягкий, древесный, «прибрежный», отличный от изилейского, с нюансами копчёного мяса, бекона и пепла. Также упоминаются бочки из-под шерри, бурбона и портвейна. Наряду с этим встречаются сдержанные и противоречивые мнения: виски называют простым, недостаточно сложным или округлым, «молодым», с сомнительным соотношением цены и качества для NAS-релиза; часть дегустаторов вовсе не находит дыма или считает характер скорее «барнардом». Мнения о финише расходятся — от короткого и среднего до довольно длинного, с замечаниями, что он мог бы быть длиннее или обрывается резковато; интенсивность дыма и торфа варьируется от лёгкой до неожиданно высокой.
Есть и резко отрицательные отзывы: «молодой и скучный», «невероятно дымный, дрожжевой, отталкивающий», без рекомендации к покупке. В то же время другие считают виски удачным и интересным, особенно за свою цену, отмечая сочетание портвейна и торфа и хорошую альтернативу Bowmore 15. Отдельно упоминается, что с водой нос раскрывается лучше, но напиток всё равно кажется слишком молодым, а также что один отзыв ставит его ниже двух других релизов линейки и «немного ниже порта».
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· 2026-10-08T06:58:51Z · источник evidence
When directly comparing the new Glenglassaugh Core Range, the Portsoy stands out for its smokiness. I'm not a pronounced Peathead, but I like this bottling a lot. The smoke tends towards ash here and is combined with citrus notes, which I regularly enjoy (e.g. Glen Scotia 10yo Peated). In any case, this bottling has its own character, which for me goes more in the direction of islands/Campbeltown with smoke, maritime notes and a little mustiness. He will certainly not please everyone - you have to like that. The Portsoy tolerates a little water - that makes it a little rounder and more present without changing the aroma much. From the three bottlings of the new Core Range, the Portsoy ranks second for me behind the 12yo.
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| Нос | 84 | Cold smoke, some vanilla and fruit, "dirty" in character. Overall, apart from the smoke, the nose is a bit restrained. |
| Вкус | 85 | Ash, citrus, salty and some caramel and vanilla in the background. Alcohol very well integrated. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium, smoke and some oak. |
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
We opened a bottle with a slightly different date - 05/30/2023. Sea, salt, smoke, beautiful! Delicious dram to drink without question! It could use a little more youth on the nose and in the aftertaste, the taste is just good. 20+ 21+ 20 21 83
21.5+22+22+22
Simple whisky with a nose full of very warm and pleasant smoke. Palette and aftertaste do not disturb at all without showing complexity.
Delicious soft peat with port and PX-like creaminess
There's nothing wrong with it but it doesn't trigger me to buy another bottle. Complexity: 84 Intensity: 85 Price quality, on the high side.
I find it well balanced. Fruity, couldn't detect any smoke. sweet red fruits marinated in rum. Finish short. A good malt, but the price-performance ratio is not quite right.
Did not expect this level of peat.
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| Нос | 84 | Peaty & earthy, some sweetness, port tannins |
| Вкус | 84 | More peat, licorice, some spice |
| Финиш | 83 | Peat and some sweetness, bitter tannins linger |
нос 80 · вкус 80 · финиш 81
A big dram which provides a lot of interesting stuff. Could go head to head with many Islay heavyweight.
Nose: Intense sea spray mingles with tropical fruits and black soybean, rolling in with waves of licorice and seaweed. Palate: Full-bodied, with notes of dark chocolate, fermented soybean, charred mango, molasses, and a hint of sea salt.
нос 83 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
It is certainly complex, but somehow not quite rounded - and its youth cannot be hidden. The addition of a little water does this whisky good. On the plus side, the key figures are good, but the price for this NAS is comparatively high (although that is unfortunately true of some new releases of recent times). Overall, it is certainly not a bad tipple, but unfortunately it is not entirely convincing. But I must also say: the longer the bottle is open, the more it does this whisky good.
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| Нос | 81 | Dark, red fruits and honey. Plus subtle but noticeable smoke. Unfortunately, something stings the nose (alcohol? Youth?). Could you smell the individual barrels here? I honestly can't, but you could call it a decent combination. |
| Вкус | 83 | Pleasantly sweet on the tongue. Honey, sherry, sparkling spice. The delicate smoke rounds it off very well. |
| Финиш | 79 | Sweet, sherry-like, spicy. The smokiness carries the whole thing. But it dries out quite quickly and burns a little. |
bought from duty free shop at the price of just over 40 euros. the quality of this bottle is far beyond my expectation. unfortunately, the non-chill filter statement is still missing. what a pity.
нос 86 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
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нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
I feel the distillery character somehow overcame the port cask influence. It’s there but not like the port casks from Arran, Dalmore, Glenmorangie brands. Forward is sea breeze, salty notes, vanilla, and touch of port. Tastes a bit like the Sandend if I recall. Nice but not really a flavourful port cask whisky.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
Blog on 25 February 2026 on my website ! Conclusion: "The pricing on this bottling is a bit ambitious, given that it is a no age statement bottling, but one must admit this Glenglassaugh Portsoy has a lot of backbone. Very well put together, the name of Rachel Barrie on the label is justified. The port is not too loud, which is good."
Overall, I liked it. While not surprising in every aspect, the palate was quite surprising to me. Despite being a 49-proof whisky, it flows almost like oil; there's no alcohol overpowering, no discomfort, on the contrary, it's quite smooth and clean to drink. We can also say it's balanced; many notes are definitely present, albeit in small amounts. It's something you can enjoy every day, and at this price point, it's always worth a try.
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| Нос | 84 | Upon opening the bottle, a faint peat-like woody smoky aroma hits the nose; I can detect sea salt and iodine, a very light peat like a damp cloth, subtle cellar/storage smells, a bit of dust, sand, earthy notes, a slight sourness like lemon and sour plum, followed by vanilla and malt sweetness layered on top of the salt and iodine, a hint of walnut and hazelnut shell, a slight menthol and alcohol burning sensation. After a while without swirling the glass, the malt sweetness increases slightly, but those marine notes are always there. |
| Вкус | 85 | On the palate, it's very smooth, not harsh at all. It's full-bodied, medium-bodied, and noticeably oily. Initially, it has a slight honey sweetness, a hint of burnt wood and dominant citrus peels, even reminiscent of light orange juice. There's a bit of malt sweetness, a hint of ginger, slightly lemon and salt notes, and a slight warmth of white pepper, though not as intense as black pepper; I perceive it as a feeling like the ashes of a slightly extinguished fire. |
| Финиш | 84 | The finish starts with sweetness from malt and citrus peels, followed by a slight warmth of white pepper and ginger. As the warmth subsides, a very subtle peat note emerges, along with a hint of moss, wood smoke, sea salt, iodine, and light earthy notes reminiscent of walnut shell. The sweetness leaves the palate relatively quickly, but the marine and earthy notes linger on the palate for a medium to long duration. |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Light golden colour. Oily structure.
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| Нос | 85 | Red fruits. Dried fruits. Dried plums. Dessert chocolate. Traces of smoke, but faint. Salt. Salted caramel. Milk chocolate with raisins. Forest fruits. Blueberries and blueberries. |
| Вкус | 84 | Sweetness. Salt. Dried fruits. Raisins. Smoked plum. Dessert chocolate. Mon Cherry. Everything is lightly salted and wrapped in a subtle hint of smoke. Spices. White pepper. Ginger. |
| Финиш | 85 | Salt. Salted caramel. Dried fruits. Smoked plum. Dessert chocolate. Spices. Ginger. White pepper. Cinnamon. Cocoa. Quite a long finish. |
First nose and taste negative for me. Kind of barnyardy flavor, not kind. Repeat nose and taste more of a candy, butterscotch flavor, along with soft and subtle peat. Compared to a Dramfool Glenglassaugh this is somewhat wanting. Rating generous for me.
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
salt, initial harshness, dry wood, then cooked vanilla the mouth very earthy, rancio with the dried walnut bark, the sea spray well marked at once the finish on the same scents, quite harsh but quite long finish
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нос 86 · вкус 89 · финиш 84
A good whisky, perfect for a relaxing evening, consistently delivering on the nose, taste, and finish that one would expect for the price. Ultimately, it's not a complex masterpiece, but the different cask types harmonize well, and the alcohol is very well integrated.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
wirklich sauberer Whisky mit schönem Maritimtouch und leichter Rauchnote, dazu Frucht und süßliche Gewürze; sehr feiner Standard
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| Нос | 87 | maritim, Lakritz, Maracuja, Anis, Mineralität und leicht medizinisch |
| Вкус | 85 | kräftige Erdbeere, Mango, Trockenobst, sahnig/weich, da brennt nichts |
| Финиш | 86 | deutlicher, aber nicht strenger Rauch, trockener nicht zu süßlicher Sirup, auch maritim (Meersalz!?) |
Strange whisky, not mine. Doesn't have any bad grades in that sense, but it doesn't particularly appear either - 05.08.2023
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| Нос | 82 | Smoky-sweet BBQ sauce, medicinal smoke, sweet fruit, ginger, otherwise very restrained |
| Вкус | 81 | Sweet, the smoky-sweet BBQ sauce, spicy, dry, pepper, I hardly feel the alcohol here, not round |
| Финиш | 80 | Short, smoky, nutmeg |
24.07.2023
нос 83 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
1972） Glenglassaugh, Portsoy
Sweet nose of Maderized wine with candied fruits, also Maderized, with overripe bananas Salt spray, a maritime peat that refreshes Sea mouth, on the fishing port with the traps drying in the sun Return of sweet, ripe fruits and peppery spices in full nose Average but very pleasant finish, it's well made, inexpensive so almost even better We feel the desire to boost this second-rate distillery Woody, fruity and peaty sweetness on the fishing port
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
0464-GLENGLASSAUGH PORTSOY HIGHLAND MALT SCOTCH Whisky 49.1%. ...if so... delicately - the bottle looks better than it tastes. The whole thing is not very complex, even boring, and there is nothing here that would distinguish it. You could say - bland (maybe that was the assumption). I am not an expert, but I think that it is "goods" for further processing (maturation), but it was decided to bottle it and offer it to customers as NAS. Of course, it is drinkable, but without emotion and sentiment when it runs out. It will work as a souvenir because it looks "rich", but the appearance does not match what is inside
A pleasant all rounded whisky with mild peat and berries. The finish is rather short though.
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| Нос | 85 | Light sweet smoke, dried meat, grilled vegetables, dried fruits, wine notes, dried apricots, motor oil, mineral notes |
| Вкус | 85 | soft, wood, dried fruits, dark chocolate, berries, spices, pepper |
| Финиш | 84 | medium, light smoke, dried fruits, wood, spices |
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| Нос | 82 | Slightly smoky. Focal length. Very fruity: apple, pineapple, lemon, currant, banana, blackberry. Vanilla. Maritime. Salty. |
| Вкус | 84 | Sweet. The fruit flavor is enhanced with a light smoke. Apples roasted over a fire. Currant. Jerzyny. At the same time milky and fudgey. Vanilla. Cinnamon cookies. Pepper. Rosemary. |
| Финиш | 83 | Consistent with the nose and tongue. It warms you like mulled wine. Sweet, smoky, fruity. Pleasantly. |
I like Glenglassaugh. They always come up with good stuff. Their new series by Rachel Berrie are remarkable; very much in balance, sweet with enough herbs and fruits. Beautiful new bottles and great artwork. Good prices too. I'm a fan. This Portsoy is very much ok. ABV is good, beautiful nose, great taste and a lot of complexity. Finish is ok, not too short... Wished it was a little longer. But despite that, very enjoyable product!
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| Нос | 83 | Nice full nose with blackberries, peach, pineapple and a nice maritime touch. Slightly smoky, slightly salty. |
| Вкус | 85 | Nutty taste with a full port influence that is strongly spicy. Complex. BBQ smoke with a hint of peat. Sweet. Smoked ham. Roasted apples, slightly lactic. Cinnamon. Hint of tobacco. |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium length finish with dates, bitters, minerals and the remainders of the surpassed sweetness from the taste. Hint of smoke. |
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Blind taste
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| Нос | 88 | Sweet, probably smoky, stone fruit, dried plums, raisins, dried cranberries, cherry jam, plum jam l, old wood, milk chocolate. |
| Вкус | 88 | Ripe, coffee, ginger syrup, dark juicy fruits, plum, black currant, strong fruit tea, cherries, chocolate cake with cherries, mature taste, full, a bit winey, but also jelly appears. |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium, fruity, cherries, dried apricot, stone fruit, wood, hazelnuts, almonds in the skin, bitter apple peel, tea with rum, yeast cake. |
I'm generally not a peathead - on the contrary: I tend to stay away from Islay whiskies because I don't like having plasters and bandages in my whisky. This doesn't have that at all, it's a beautiful wood smoke which comes from the Aberdeenshire peat - which is obviously completely different from Islay peat. It's not overtly smokey (barley was peated to 30 ppm) but similarly to the rest of the range (the 12 and the Sandend), it's beautifully balanced and hits you with the smoke in the middle of the palate before lingering around. Another nice, recommended malt that you certainly need to try and discover.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
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| Нос | 81 | seafood, a bit of peat, seaweed, cellar, delicate smoke, blackberries, raspberries, some fruit jam |
| Вкус | 85 | sweet smoke, peat, blackberry jam, a bit of sea |
| Финиш | 83 | |
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with water: the nose is crying out for water, which also helps very well against the sharpness, the malt opens up, significantly more cereal notes, citrus fruits (orange and some grapefruit) Conclusion: it's fun with water, but seems too young throughout the entire tasting, even if the peat smoke helps over it. The three barrels come into their own, as the master blender has done a lot right.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 84
I'm a big fan of the Glenglassaugh brand! I really like this whisky, even though I think it has a slightly higher price (over 60 euros in Slovakia). Sweet, gingery, spicy, smoky, but I could easily drink it all evening.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
postage Portsoy is the name of a village about 3.5 kilometers from the distillery. But it is also a nod to the barrel types used, because in addition to classic bourbon and sherry barrels, this whisky was also composed with malt that matured in port barrels and it also contains a little peated whisky. Before tasting, I would like to admit that I really like the new packaging. Of course, that says nothing about the content. Ha, the combination of peat and port stands out from the first sniff. Supplemented with candied fruits, especially red ones, and orange peels, blackcurrants, pineapple and original chocolate. Another maritime touch – again! – which reminds me of sea breeze and pebbles on the beach. Woodsmoke completes the picture. I really like this. Delicious on the tongue. Pineapple on the BBQ, smoked ham with a handful of nuts and a lot of cinnamon, but also anise and salt. The port is very noticeable without dominating. The combination of woodsmoke and subtle peat works particularly well. The spiciness is fine. Medium, warm, spicy and subtly smoky finish... ah, this could have lasted a little longer as far as I'm concerned. My favorite of the three new releases, I must admit. Like the Sandend, priced around EUR 65. That suits me very well. I wonder whether subsequent batches will also be bottled at that odd ABV.
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
Nose: Peat, wine, cherry Taste: Berries, honey Finish: Oak, fruit jam, berries
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
As is well known, the distillery is located near the village of Portsoy, after which the release is named. The name refers to the port wine casks used, along with bourbon and sherry casks, to mature the spirits for this release. Bottled at 49.1% abv, there is no information about the coloring or filtration on the bottle or website, leading to some speculation. Nose: The aroma is bright, rich, assertive, and slightly dirty, with fruit and charcoal smoke. Apple jam, berry preserves, raisins, dried apricots, menthol notes, orange peel, candied cranberries, barberry, minerality, charcoal smoke, motor oil, pleasant tannins. Palate: Slightly fiery, vibrant, fruity, peppery, and phenolic. Burnt caramel, peppery dark chocolate, berry jam, apple peel, ash, minerality, charcoal dust, sweet spices, astringent tannins. Finish: The aftertaste is caramel-fruity, peppery, tannic with ash, charcoal smoke, pepper and the bitterness of dark chocolate. Balance: a solid, lush, full-bodied, fruity, smoky whisky in the style of the coastal Highlands. The smokiness is slightly reminiscent of Campbelltown. Rachel Barry's excellent work; despite the lack of an age statement, the result is mature, delicious, and juicy. N22, P22, F21, B21
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 83
Medium smoke and port complement each other well. I like it better than Sandend. The smoke covers the youth quite well and lengthens the finish. Similar to the traditionally peated Glendronach, but a little more smoky. The new 12-year-old has a little more depth to offer.
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| Нос | 86 | Toasted banana bread, clear smoke, behind it is the port wine (I might have blindly guessed red wine), becomes more interesting with water, pleasantly sour fruit notes are added (blood orange) |
| Вкус | 84 | Blood oranges again and burnt banana bread, sandalwood, chocolate |
| Финиш | 86 | Beautiful triad of smoke (campfire), fruit (dried fruit) and wood (sandalwood) |
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
The peat and sweetness are a proven combination that work for the Glenglassaugh Portsoy as well.
The nose is very coastal, even maritime, fishy, with salmon, anchovies, iodine, the tide, the sea spray. The smoke is grainy, vaporous, it enhances the character of the distillate. Yellow, exotic fruits, lychee, pineapple, but also animal fat, with a slight astringency. The palate is more pleasant, more classic, with vanilla, lemon, papaya, passion fruit. Behind, a peat which gives a nice dimension, and discreet spices. The finish is strong, long, a thread of coal, but above all we return to the sea, iodine, kelp and mud. The smoke comes out. A great success. It is very maritime, intense, with peat present but not invasive. The exotic fruits soften the whole and make it drinkable. https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2023/10/glenglassaugh-portsoy.html
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 89
Nose - berries, coastal, salty, something fishy (but in a good way), stone fruit, very gentle peat Taste - diluted seawater first, then a wave of vanilla and fruits, sweetness, slightly ashy, gentle spice, light smoke. Nice silky mouthfeel. Finish - medium, a little too drying, gentle bitterness lingers a little longer than it should. Overall an accomplished dram, not boring, it is complex yet very drinkable.
Whisky Live Paris 2023 A bit below the port
The peat feels definitely different, reminds me of Longrow. Quite salty and coastal, integrated, balanced, finish uncovers youthness, overal very good.
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| Нос | 87 | Smoky, salty, salted caramel, vanilla, apple, |
| Вкус | 87 | Salty, smoky, cured ham, vanilla, baked apple with All the spices |
| Финиш | 86 | Medium - smoke, vanilla, white pepper |
This is a nice dram!
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| Нос | 87 | Salty sea spray, cereal, smoke and oak |
| Вкус | 89 | Bursting with oak, licorice, spice and salt. Slight peat with hints of heather. Very nice juxtaposition of flavor. Quite unique. Smooth and full. Serious coastal flavors. |
| Финиш | 87 | Treacle, oak and spice. Medium length but surges with leather and smoke at the end. Beautiful. |
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
An interesting smoky whisky with bright wine tones, bottled at a higher strength, which highlights its merits.
German Youtube Review: https://youtu.be/n-2zJH68Wd8
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| Нос | 87 | The whisky immediately unfolds a distinctive "ham street" aroma: a very intense, smoky scent reminiscent of bacon. The testers describe a very specific image: it smells as if a piece of caramel has fallen into a very bacon-heavy pea soup. Despite this savory note, the aroma is fresh and light, with a distinct sweetness of raisins and port wine. |
| Вкус | 88 | On the palate, the Portsoy presents itself as a punchy whisky with a velvety, oily mouthfeel. It's a veritable explosion of flavor: gentle smoke and bacon are immediately flanked by sweet notes of coffee, liquid chocolate, and sherry. Later, a surprising freshness of lime breaks through the chocolatey richness. |
| Финиш | 85 | The finish is well-constructed and, despite the relatively low 49.1% ABV, displays a decent strength that burns slightly in the throat. In the aftertaste, a spicy note of cinnamon joins the lingering bacon and smoke. The texture remains pleasantly smooth until the end, even if the complexity diminishes somewhat compared to the flavor. |
I was expecting something a bit more brash and bold, but I’ve come around to appreciating this as a consciously measured dram that balances depth and character against approachability. The mix of casks has been deftly set up to complement the gently savoury peat of the spirit by adding layers of dark chewy fruit, milk chocolate and caramel that get signal boosted by a nicely coastal accent. My only almost-gripe is that the tail drops off. It’s not short, more that it ends a bit abruptly.
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| Нос | 86 | Salted milk chocolate chips sprinkled over blackcurrant jam and whipped cream, while rose petals and baby powder are anchored by suede, brown bread, soft hickory and beach barbeque smoke |
| Вкус | 85 | A well-textured, purple-coded mixture of Crème de Mûre, carnation milk, buttery damson crumble with spray can cream, and grape flavoured Morinaga Hi-chews covered in runny caramel |
| Финиш | 83 | Mars bar flavoured cigar tobacco that loses the chocolate over time, gaining nori sheets, plum sauce, and measured port wine tannins that expand into spice and fork into ginger root and warming chilli on one side, and cardamom and mint leaf on the other, fading to reveal bittersweet and salty ash |
Whisky Live Paris 2023 A bit below the other 2
Color: amber
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| Нос | 87 | delicate honey sweetness, pleasantly fruity, strawberries, smoked plums, toffee, vanilla, delicate notes of tobacco in the background, plant, herbal, anise, quite interesting |
| Вкус | 86 | honey sweetness mixed with distinct smoke, not exaggerated sweetness, herbal and even pharmacy smoke, strawberry, smoked plum, citrus fruits, oranges, cocoa, lemon |
| Финиш | 85 | medium long, dry, slightly smoky, slightly effervescent tongue, citrus fruits, herbs |
Bottled on 05/30/2023. Honey-fruity with vanilla, pleasant smoke and some spices and salt. For 50 euros, a great choice for every day. 22-21-21-22
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 84 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Peaty, matured in sherry, bourbon, port Colour gold
08-09-2024
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| Нос | 74 | smoke, sherry, vanilla |
| Вкус | 75 | peat, sherry, vanilla, fruit |
| Финиш | 75 | peat, sherry, vanilla, fruit |
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Quite simple, but good.
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| Нос | 85 | Peppery/spicy nose, with a rather lemony and ashy peat, a little peppermint. |
| Вкус | 86 | Peppery and sweet on the palate, with lemon, nettle and herbaceous peat, slightly ashy. |
| Финиш | 87 | The finish is on the notes of herbaceous peat, salt, and lemon. |
simple but ok
нос 80 · вкус 78 · финиш 79
Lightly smoked sea salt on the beach. Matured in ex-sherry, ex-bourbon, and ex-port casks. Slowly forming primary legs. Mid-size slow secondary legs. Droplets.
Not just peaty. A bit funky as well. Not a peatbomb at all. A nice combination between port and peat.
young and boring Departure very short and the rest also rather lower middle class. I think there are some better ones for the money. Absolutely NO recommendation to buy.
нос 83 · вкус 82 · финиш 81
incredibly smoky, young, yeasty, off-putting
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нос 83 · вкус 83 · финиш 84
Glenglassaugh Portsoy, 49.1% alc. Matured in sherry, port and bourbon barrels Nose: Banana with honey and plum compote, plus sourdough and delicate peat smoke. I find Camembert and aspirin, then the fruit aromas become noticeably stronger again. Palate: Aromatically strong, but at the same time this Glenglassaugh is also very creamy. Beeswax and crisp summer apples, nectarines, mandarins and prunes. Plus ginger, iodine, mustard seeds and cloves. A little peat smoke resonates. Finish: Rather long and creamy at first, then drier due to the light peat smoke. Dried apples, some pepper and tobacco, sultanas and orange zest. Conclusion: I like the youthful and slightly wild character of Glenglassaugh, especially the slightly maritime peat aroma complements the otherwise creamy fruitiness. 84/100 points (2024)
It is unbalanced... the peat is not so well integrated, more experimental. Sweet start from the finishes, but not clearly recognizable. Bourbon vanilla and fruity sweetness.
Smoky, new wood, raisins, dark fruit jam, salty caramel. Good alternative to Bowmore 15. Less "hard" and more refined.
нос 83 · вкус 81 · финиш 84
Fruity malt with a lot of smoke and well-integrated alcohol.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 85 | Peat smoke, ginger, bananas, vanilla, a hint of marzipan. Pleasant but unspectacular. |
| Вкус | 81 | Relatively sharp attack, salt, vanilla, smoke, metallic, you can feel the youth! With water comes Blood Orange, but it doesn't really get any better overall! |
| Финиш | 80 | Gone pretty quickly, smoke, salt, vanilla and a bit of tart oak |
For me the slight favorite among the three new standards.
нос · вкус · финиш
| Нос | 83 | Dirty smoke. Wet hay, behind it the port wine barrel easily prevails. Subtle raspberry. But this one is also quite easy on the nose. |
| Вкус | 81 | Surprisingly less spicy than the other two new standards. Light ash. In my opinion, the red berry would no longer be quite as definable. But it remains the same here: For me, the new bottlings all have their weakness in taste. |
| Финиш | 82 | Ash is becoming clearer, red berries, hay is now coming out again. Finish could be a little longer. |
Aroma Sweet smoky, ginger, spicy The taste Sweet, spicy, smoke, hot pepper Power Medium length, smoky, sweet, spicy
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
нос 84 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
All in all a solid dram. Only nick picking is the flavors are separated from each other and not integrated super well…but as this is a NAS 3casks involved bottle so I wouldn’t be mad about it. I got this bottle when I saw the distillery is undergoing some big operational shift and my local market is on sales for only less than 50 eur. So good deal!
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
I like this a lot - tasty and much to offer, not boring at all.
Conclusions. Overall, this release doesn't add up to a worthy Glenglassaugh signature line. Firstly, as I noted below, the aroma and flavor profiles don't correlate well enough. I also don't detect any harmony between the smoked and unsmoked components, especially on the palate. Furthermore, the role of the sherry cask is unclear. It's unclear what kind of sherry we're talking about. But despite these shortcomings, Portsoy is still more interesting than Sandend (WB233597), primarily due to the peat smoke. Score: 83
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