The distillery was officially established in 1763, but had previously been under the control of illicit distillers, who sought to avoid paying taxes, since 1717. This early history has led to claims that Glenturret is the oldest distillery in Scotland, a title contested by other establishments such as Littlemill or Strathisla. The distillery was originally known as “Hosh” and was originally owned by the Drummond family. "Hosh" comes from the Gaelic "cois", meaning foot. It was taken over by John McCallum in 1845, until 1875 when Thomas Stewart took it over and renamed it Glenturret in its centenary year. A spirit that is almost made for sherry cask maturation, this has long been one of the main components of Famous Grouse and is characterised by the soft, floral, gentle notes found in expression.

Glenturret Distillery Lalique 12 Years Old 2025 Release
46.2% abv
Vol- 70cl
Fewer than sixty carefully selected casks come together to create the Glenturret 12 years old crafted by hand and forming the heat of our range. American oak hogshead cask drive the dessert-like sweetness whilst European oak layers the dried fruits and spices leading to a full rich single malt.
Tasting notes: Caramelised apples, creamy soft vanilla custard. Fruit pie with a cinnamon glaze topped with a drizzle of caramel. Maturing oak introduces itself much later.
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Duty Paid | Europe | Glenturret Distillery | Highland | Malt | Scotch Whisky | Scotland | Whisky- Reference #:
- 24862
- Strength
- 46.2 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 6 bottles
- Organic
- No
- Biodynamic
- No
- Vegan
- No
- Vegetarian
- No
- Sparkling
- No
