Ex-bourbon barrels, Sherry-seasoned American and European oak
Tasting notes
Nose
Toffee apple and sandalwood, with ginger, vanilla and honey
Palate
Cinnamon and nutmeg with vanilla ice cream, caramel and dried fruit
Finish
Warm and lingering, with oak spice, dried fruit and honey
About this whisky
The Glenturret Triple Wood: Sweet, Spicy Highland Whisky from Scotland’s Oldest Working Distillery
The Glenturret Triple Wood is the perfect introduction to one of Scotland’s most historic and characterful distilleries. Matured in three different types of oak, it brings together toffee apple, warm cinnamon and nutmeg, vanilla and a gentle hint of ginger. It is sweet, spicy and beautifully rounded, a whisky made for cosy autumn and winter evenings.
It comes from The Glenturret in Perthshire, which calls itself Scotland’s oldest working distillery and is now home to the only two-Michelin-star restaurant inside a distillery.
Bottle at a Glance
Distillery: The Glenturret, Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland
Region: Highland
Age: No age statement
Casks: Sherry-seasoned American oak, sherry-seasoned European oak and ex-bourbon barrels
Size: 70cl
Style: Sweet, spicy, fruity and unpeated
Owner: Lalique Group
What Does “Triple Wood” Mean?
Three casks, one whisky
The name comes from the three types of cask used to mature the whisky. Each one adds its own layer of flavour before they are brought together:
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Sherry-seasoned European oak
gives rich dried fruit, raisin and warming spice.
Sherry-seasoned American oak adds softer sweetness, vanilla and toffee.
Ex-bourbon barrels bring creamy vanilla, honey and a fresh, fruity lift.
Together they create a whisky that is rich without being heavy, and sweet without being cloying.
A new release every year
Glenturret bottles a fresh edition of Triple Wood each year, and the strength changes slightly from release to release, usually between 43% and 45% ABV. Check the label for the exact edition and strength of your bottle.
Made slowly, by hand
Glenturret is a small distillery that still does much of its work the traditional way. Its mash tun is stirred by hand with a long wooden paddle, and it runs just two small copper stills. That slow, hands-on approach is part of what gives its whisky such depth.
The Glenturret Triple Wood Tasting Notes
Nose
Toffee apple and sandalwood, with a warm hint of ginger, vanilla and honey.
Palate
Sweet and spicy. Woody spice, including cinnamon and nutmeg, wraps around vanilla ice cream, caramel and dried fruit.
Finish
Warm and lingering, with oak spice, dried fruit and honey.
Think of a baked apple with cinnamon and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s a comforting, warming dram that suits a fireside evening perfectly.
How to Enjoy It
Neat
Pour a measure into a nosing glass and give it a minute or two. The toffee apple and spice open up beautifully as it breathes.
With a drop of water
A few drops of water soften the spice and bring the vanilla and fruit forward.
In a hot toddy
Its sweet, spicy character makes it a great base for a hot toddy. Mix a measure with hot water, a spoonful of honey, a squeeze of lemon and a cinnamon stick.
Food pairing
Try it with apple crumble, sticky toffee pudding, gingerbread, roast pork with apple sauce or a mature Cheddar.
The Story of The Glenturret
Distilling since 1763
The Glenturret sits on the banks of the River Turret, about three kilometres outside Crieff in Perthshire. It officially dates from 1763, and illicit distilling is said to have taken place on the site even earlier. That long history is why the distillery calls itself Scotland’s oldest working distillery, although a few others also claim the title.
Soft water from Loch Turret
The distillery takes its water by pipeline from Loch Turret, fed by the slopes of Ben Chonzie. The water is very soft thanks to the local granite, and it is considered an important part of the whisky’s character.
Towser, the world-famous cat
Glenturret’s most famous resident was Towser, the distillery cat, who lived there from 1963 to 1987. She is credited with catching an estimated 28,899 mice, a feat recognised by Guinness World Records.
A new chapter with Lalique
For many years Glenturret was the home of The Famous Grouse Experience visitor attraction. In 2019 it was bought by the Lalique Group, the French luxury crystal company, which has invested in the distillery and its whiskies.
Two Michelin stars
In 2021 the distillery opened The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant, Scotland’s first fine dining restaurant inside a distillery. Led by chef Mark Donald, it was awarded two Michelin stars in the 2024 Michelin Guide, making it the only two-Michelin-star restaurant within a distillery.
Who Will Love This Bottle?
Fans of sweet, spicy whisky who enjoy toffee, apple and cinnamon.
Sherry cask lovers looking for something a little lighter and spicier.
Anyone exploring Highland whisky beyond the big famous names.
Gift buyers after a historic distillery with a great story.
Similar Whiskies You Might Enjoy
If you like Triple Wood’s mix of sherry-seasoned and bourbon casks, these unpeated single malts are made in a similar way:
It means the whisky is matured in three types of cask: sherry-seasoned European oak, sherry-seasoned American oak and ex-bourbon barrels.
Is Glenturret Triple Wood smoky?
No. It is sweet, fruity and spicy, with no peat smoke.
Does it have an age statement?
No. It is a no-age-statement whisky, released as a new edition each year.
Is Glenturret really Scotland’s oldest distillery?
Glenturret officially dates from 1763 and calls itself Scotland’s oldest working distillery. A few other distilleries also claim the title, so it depends on how you count.
Who owns Glenturret?
The Glenturret has been owned by the Lalique Group, the French luxury crystal company, since 2019.
Is it a good gift?
Yes. Its sweet, spicy style suits most whisky drinkers, and the distillery’s history, from Towser the cat to its Michelin-starred restaurant, gives it a great story.
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