Whiskey Glen Clyde: history, overview of taste and types
Glen Clyde is a blended scotch made according to an old recipe of the XIX century at the famous Speyside Distillery, positioned as a "whiskey for gentlemen".
History of the brand
The creator of the young brand "Glen Clyde" is a former captain of the British Royal Navy George Christie, who entered the distilling business in 1956.
For more than thirty years, he has been building a distillery near the village of Drumguish in the Highlands and began producing whisky in 1990.
Glen Clyde was among the drinks produced by the entrepreneur at the new distillery. The scotch got its name in honor of the Clyde River Valley, which flows not far from the distillery.
Since 2012, the Speyside Distillery has been owned by the Harvey family. The new owners focused on creating single malt spirits. Today, the production of the Glen Clyde blend is carried out by an independent manufacturer and supplier GCWL, which produces the drink in large batches specifically for supermarkets.
According to legend, the whiskey is made according to a recipe dating back to 1837, using selected farm barley and purified water from the Tromie River.
Before blending, spirits undergo mandatory aging in oak.
Thanks to its affordable price and decent quality, the blend quickly gained popularity and even managed to win several international awards. Among them: gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the LA International Wine and Spirits Competition.
Types of Glen Clyde whiskey
Glen Clyde 3 years old
A classic oily blend of malt and grain spirits that have been aging in oak barrels for 3 years.
The aroma of the drink contains notes of ripe apricots and plums, followed by floral tones of orange and honeysuckle.
Bright, rich taste with spicy notes pleases with hints of bitters and honey.
Finish: dry, semi-sweet. Available in different volumes (from 50 ml to 4.5 liters) in bottles with a red label.
Glen Clyde 12 years old
A drink of the "De Luxe Blend" category, including spirits aged at least 12 years.
Aroma: bright, intense, with accents of jasmine, dried apricot, orange peel, vanilla, peat smoke and almonds.
Taste: rich, with nutty and peaty notes. Aftertaste: long, smoky and vanilla.
Available in miniature (10 ml) and standard (0.7 l) bottles with a black label.
Glen Clyde Innovative Malt
Blend consisting of single malt from the best Scottish distilleries.
Aroma: fruity and citrusy with pronounced hints of orange peel, green apple and fresh peaches, light honey-floral, pepper and leather tones.
Taste: soft, with honey sweetness, notes of spices and a spicy, dry finish.
Available in classic 0.7 liter containers with white and brown labels.
The strength of all drinks is traditional: 40%.
Consumers evaluate Glen Clyde scotch mostly positively, describing it as "a good whisky for a feast", "a great scotch to brighten up the evening", "heady and light", "interesting, strong", "a pleasant, classic Highland"...
There are also neutral reviews: "a poor blend with a simple taste and aroma", "mediocre whiskey", "drinkable, but without much pleasure".
Update: 24.05.2019
Category: Whiskey and Bourbon