Glengoyne 18 Year Old Scotch Single Malt Returns to US Market; 21 Year Old Features New Eco-Friendly Packaging
Glengoyne, the Highland single malt Scotch whisky brand, has reintroduced its much-loved 18 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky to the US market, featuring new and sustainable packaging. Simultaneously, the brand has unveiled an elegant packaging refresh for its core 21 Year Old Sherry Oak expression.
The re-released Glengoyne 18 Year Old is a non-peated single malt Scotch whisky bottled at 43% ABV. Matured primarily in Oloroso Sherry oak casks, with a handful of carefully selected refill casks, it offers a full-bodied flavor profile. It recently secured a Double Gold medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and a Gold medal at the 2025 International Spirits Challenge.
The brand officially describes the whisky as having aromas of "red apple and ripe melon" and a palate of "candied fruits, marzipan, and walnuts," with a long, warm, and dry finish.
The Glengoyne 21 Year Old Sherry Oak, which continues to be available in the US market, now features the same new packaging design as the 18 Year Old. This expression is 100% matured in sherry casks and also bottled at 43% ABV.
According to the brand's official information, the 21 Year Old offers aromas of "red apple, spiced apple crumble, toffee, sherry, and dried fruit," with a palate of "rich sherry, honey, and oak." It concludes with a long finish that is sherried, spicy, warm, and dry.
The updated packaging for both whiskies continues to reflect the brand's emphasis on sustainability. Each fully recyclable gift box showcases landscape photography of Dumgoyne Hill by local photographer Richard Fox. The bottles now utilize 49% recycled glass, supporting Glengoyne's broader environmental initiatives, including on-site wastewater wetland treatment and the maintenance of beehives.
Gordon Dundas, Brand Ambassador Director at Glengoyne, stated that the 18 Year Old and 21 Year Old Sherry Oak are Glengoyne's classics, embodying the depth and unique character that have defined the brand for nearly two centuries. He further noted that the new packaging highlights the brand's proud Highland roots and commitment to sustainability, presenting a fresh face for Glengoyne to whisky lovers globally, while retaining the exceptional quality of these iconic whiskies.
Part of Ian Macleod Distillers, Glengoyne is renowned for its unpeated character, a result of its signature slow distillation process. Glengoyne 18 Year Old and the newly packaged 21 Year Old Sherry Oak are currently available for purchase in the US through Total Wine & More and other specialist spirit retailers.
2025-11-20
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