Glengoyne The Legacy Series Scotch Whisky Chapter Two
Glengoyne The Legacy Series Scotch Whisky Chapter Two is a 48% ABV, 750mL un-chill-filtered Highland single malt Scotch whisky — the second chapter of Glengoyne's Legacy series, honoring Peter Russell, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Peter Russell is the chairman and founder of Ian Macleod Distillers, which purchased Glengoyne in 2003. Chapter Two contrasts deliberately with Chapter One: where the first release leaned into first-fill European oak oloroso sherry, this one balances first-fill bourbon barrels against sherry casks and hand-selected refill oak, bottled in September 2020. Glengoyne's unpeated, air-dried barley and famously slow distillation keep the house style intact — full, round, and honeyed.
Tasting notes (official Glengoyne copy): apple crumble and honey-drizzled toast, green grape and gentle spice; a long, warming, syrupy finish with sweet oak and dates.
Why buy: One of Glengoyne's most deliberate blends — a tribute bottling in natural color at a robust 48%, and a noticeably different beast from the sherry-heavy Chapter One. Compare it with other Glengoyne releases, or explore more Scotch whisky at Del Mesa Liquor.
FAQ — people also ask:
Q: Who does Glengoyne Legacy Chapter Two honor?
A: Peter Russell, chairman and founder of Ian Macleod Distillers, which has owned Glengoyne since 2003.
Q: What proof is Glengoyne Legacy Chapter Two?
A: 48% ABV (96 proof), un-chill-filtered with natural color.
Q: What casks were used for Chapter Two?
A: First-fill bourbon barrels plus first-fill European and American oak sherry casks and hand-selected refill oak — deliberately balanced against Chapter One's sherry-forward style.