Glenburgie 15 Year Old Ballantine's Single Malt Series
Ballantine's · Glenburgie Distillery
One of Speyside's quieter distilleries finally gets its solo turn. This 15-year Glenburgie is unapologetically gentle, but there's real complexity hiding in that softness — a malt that asks you to lean in rather than brace yourself.
Nose
Ripe peach and honey dominate the opening, joined by a creamy malt backbone and subtle floral rosewater notes. A whisper of green grass keeps it bright and lifted.
Palate
Silky and medium-bodied, with buttery vanilla custard leading to orchard fruit and a gentle hazelnut nuttiness. Light clove spice emerges as it develops, adding structure without heat.
Finish
Clean and moderately long, fading through malt and a final touch of honey.
- Region
- Speyside
- Cask Type
- Ex-bourbon American oak
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Double distilled in copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Aged 15 years in American oak ex-bourbon casks
- Chill-Filtered
- Chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
Speyside Highball — 2 oz Glenburgie 15 · 4 oz chilled soda water · Garnish with a lemon twist · Build in a tall glass over ice.
Food Pairing
Honey-glazed salmon with dill
Tucked away near Forres in Morayshire, Glenburgie has spent most of its 200-year life as a blending workhorse for the Ballantine's empire, making its solo single malt releases a rare chance to taste the distillery's voice unmasked.
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