Brave New Spirits - Cask Masters - Distiller’s Cut- Glenlossie 14 - 54.7%

From the Brave New Spirits website 

Distiller’s Cut: A selection of bold, cask-strength single malts that capture the essence of each cask and distillery. Focused on intensity and balance, these single cask releases highlight the interaction between spirit and wood. Bottled at a higher strength, Distiller’s Cut offers a powerful and distinctive whisky experience, crafted for those who seek precision and character in every sip.

Glenlossie 14 Year Old, Speyside Single Malt, matured in a 1st fill White Port Hogshead and bottled at 54.7%

Tasting notes

Appearance: New gold in colour, forms a thin line which falls slowly as thick, oily legs

Nose: Light and summery, green apples, Conference pear, Kiwi fruit and lemon citrus 

Palate: Medium bodied turning creamy with time on the palate, orchard fruit, Kiwi fruit, vanilla ice cream, lemongrass, and white pepper spice. A few drops of water bring more creamy vanilla and reduces the peppery prickle

Finish: Orchard fruit, Kiwi fruit and slightly bitter candied Angelica. With water, more of a bitter herbal note and nutty oak spice appear

Overall: Glenlossie isn’t a distillery I’m too familiar with, rarely seen as a single malt other than occasional independent bottlings. It’s a decent dram which responds well to the addition of a little water. There’s a mix of summer fruit, mild sourness and herbs which makes it interesting. It’s not a profile that I would actively seek out, but I wouldn’t be unhappy if I was given a dram.

Priced currently at around £75 which seems like reasonable value for a cask strength bottling.

Transparency: Received free of charge for independent review, all opinions are my own and completely impartial.