Glenburgie is seldom seen in the wild, which makes a single-cask bottling like this a true event. This is the spirit that provides the essential nutty, fruity core to Ballantine’s, a testament to its quality and reliability. Distilled on 24th November 2015, this whisky was given a unique promotion by Claxton's: a finishing period in a highly active Fresh Tawny Port Barrique.
Tawny Port casks are famous for lending rich, complex red berry notes and dessert spices, and here they have perfectly complemented Glenburgie's malty, bright profile. Bottled in 2025 as part of the Exploration Series (Release No. 11), this whisky presents a powerful, uncompromised flavour at 50.0% Vol.
As always with Claxton's, integrity is paramount: it is presented at Natural Colour and Non-Chill Filtered, ensuring you experience the full texture and all the colour gained from the active Port wood.
Flavour Profile: Bakewell Tart and Berry Cream
The official notes paint a vivid picture of a delightfully aromatic and indulgent dram:
The nose is complex and highly aromatic, leading with fresh herbs and spices, followed by the comforting sweetness of Bakewell tart.
The palate is a joyous mix of fresh summer fruit: Strawberries and cream are prominent, beautifully layered over a malty backbone of barley sugar and sweet vanilla. It’s a beautifully balanced interplay between the distillery's fruity core and the Port's decadent influence.
The finish is dessert-like, lingering with the pleasant sweetness of candy and that satisfyingly rich, malty foundation.
A spectacular opportunity to taste the heart of Speyside in a rare, Port-influenced form. Secure this limited single-cask bottling before it's gone forever!
