Glenglassaugh releases new portfolio and reimagined design

Set in a small fishing village on the windswept northern coast of Scotland, Glenglassaugh’s new releases are shaped by the land and sea surrounding the Sandend Bay distillery.

A flagship 12 Year Old Single Malt boasts Glenglassaugh’s signature coastal style and showcases the distilleries evolved artistic direction heavily inspired by the local environs of Scotland’s Moray Coast.

The reimagined portfolio and design encapsulate the ethos of the lush, vibrant coastal spirit. As with all Glenglassaugh single malts, the new whisky has been gently matured in the distillery’s coastal warehouses overlooking the rolling surf of Sandend Bay.

Part of the Brown-Forman Group, Rachel Barrie, Single Malts Master Blender at Brown-Forman, said the new portfolio brings together critical elements of Glenglassaugh’s spirit.

“Inspired by its truly unique coastal location, the new expressions transport us to a place where the spirit is awakened, and soul invigorated, inviting us to stop, take a breath and appreciate our surroundings.

“To taste Glenglassaugh Single Malt is to experience the coastal influence of Sandend Bay and the ancient harbour towns nearby. Shaped by the coalescence of land and sea, the senses are awakened by the imposing yet calming crash of waves and the sweet smell of gorse in the air,” she said.

Two additional releases round out the new portfolio and also take inspiration from local towns Sandend and Portsoy.

Sandend, inspired by the crescent beach of Sandend Bay, is matured in bourbon, sherry and manzanilla casks bringing luscious waves of tropical sweetness with a touch of sea salt.

Portsoy, taking its name from the neighbouring harbour village, reflects the bold and deeply maritime flavour of this richly peated single malt, matured in sherry, bourbon and port casks.

Glenglassaugh has partnered with acclaimed landscape photographer Richard Gatson to celebrate this milestone, launching a photography series that will capture the distillery’s intertwined connection to the land and sea. Gatson is a Scottish travel and lifestyle photographer and co-author of Wild Guide Scotland.

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