The Glasgow Distillery Co. 1770 Glasgow 2017

A distillery release of 1770 Glasgow, a 6 year old from 2017 and bottled at 52%. Just 180 bottles were filled. Founded in 2012 by Liam Hughes and Mike Hayward, The Glasgow Distillery Company brought malt whisky back to the city. Its 1770 single malt comes in three styles: The Original, the Peated, and the Triple Distilled.

It was distilled from Scottish barley in copper stills on Loch Katrine water, giving the bright, fruity Glasgow spirit. An unusual cask choice gave it a distinctive, fruity character. A young distillery leans on lively wood, the cask shaping much of the flavour. It sits in Hillington Business Park in the southwest of Glasgow, just off the M8. Founders Liam Hughes and Mike Hayward set out to bring single malt back to the city. The stills are named for the founders' families and for the MacDonald artist sisters. A young distillery, it leans on active wood to bring its whisky to life quickly.

At 52%, undiluted, it is rich and vivid. Green apple, pear and a soft vanilla lead, and the Cognac brings grape and a vinous, dried fruit note. The mouthfeel is full, the fruit carried on a young body. The close is warm, fruit over young oak. This is a bright, fruity young Glasgow whisky.