Glenlossie 19 Years (1997/2016) - Signatory Vintage
A classic Speysider with 19 years of maturation, bottled by the independent bottler Signatory Vintage - this sounds like an exciting dram for fans of elegant, grain-driven whiskies. The Glenlossie 1997/2016, bottled at 46% vol., promises an honest, unadulterated look at the underrated Glenlossie distillery in Scotland's Speyside.
The panel
Mean 77.0 · spread 0
Value for money 5/5
- Distillery
- Glenlossie
- Bottler
- Signatory Vintage
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 19 years
- Strength
- 46% ABV
- Character
- delicate
Tasting
Nose
Right from the first whiff, this whisky shows its fruity, cereal side: ripe apples and pears dominate, accompanied by notes reminiscent of oatmeal and crunchy muesli. A typical ‘muesli whisky’ - charming, but without much show.
Palate
On the palate, there is a slight spiciness that quickly combines with peach and apple notes. A hint of astringency provides some depth, while malt and wood give the Glenlossie structure. No flavour fireworks, but solid and pleasant to drink.
Finish
The finish is rather short, but brings a good portion of oak. It finishes dry and wood-accentuated - clean, but not particularly complex.
Verdicts
Marcel
Easygoing and straightforward, the Glenlossie 1997/2016 is a real pleasure for relaxed sipping. It delivers sweet fruit aromas and a malty note with charm, without overwhelming the palate – ideal for anyone looking for an accessible Speyside whisky that doesn’t try to be overly complicated.
Sascha
The Glenlossie 1997/2016 presents a solid, balanced structure with clearly defined fruit and malt notes, though it remains somewhat reserved in the background. The short, wood-driven finish makes it a reliable representative of its category, albeit without exceptional complexity.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Glenlossie as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £79 across 40 lots · 2024-08