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Glenglassaugh. Nine whiskies.
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Six of the 9
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The whole new range, plus the bottles from before
In 2023 Glenglassaugh received a completely new core range: the twelve-year-old, Sandend and the peated Portsoy. We have all three. In addition, the bottles from the period before are still there (Revival, Evolution, Torfa and Octaves), and those are slowly disappearing from the trade.
Also nice are the two Claxton’s from the same 2018 vintage: the same whisky, one cask a regular barrel, the other an octave of fifty litres. Side by side you see straight away what cask size does. Not sure which one you need? Give us a call. That is what we are here for.
Twelve years, Sandend and Portsoy
The three bottles with which the house reintroduced itself in 2023, all unfiltered.
Glenglassaugh 12 Years Old
Twelve years in bourbon, sherry and red wine casks. 45%.
€ 56,99
Glenglassaugh Sandend
Sandend, named after the bay by the distillery. Finished on manzanilla casks. 50.5%.
€ 63,99
Glenglassaugh Portsoy
Portsoy, the peated little brother, named after the harbour village five kilometres away. 49.1%.
€ 63,99
More silence than production
- The distillery in five moments
- 1875Colonel James Moir founds Glenglassaugh near Portsoy.
- 1907Production stops; more than fifty years of silence follow.
- 1960Rebuilt and reopened; the whisky mostly goes into blends.
- 1986–2008Closed for twenty-two years.
- 2023A completely new core range under Rachel Barrie.
Glenglassaugh stands on Sandend Bay on the Moray Firth, just outside Speyside and close to the harbour village of Portsoy. The name means something like ‘valley of the grey-green place’. Colonel James Moir chose the site in 1875 for two reasons: the spring on Durne Hill and the good barley from the area.
What stands out about the history is how many years nothing was distilled. After 1907 the distillery stood idle for well over half a century; after reopening in 1960 the whisky went almost entirely into blends such as Cutty Sark and The Famous Grouse; and in 1986 it closed again, for twenty-two years. It was not until 2008 that it got going again. That explains why so little old stock exists from this distillery.
Since 2016 Brown-Forman has been the owner, with Rachel Barrie as whisky maker. She also oversees GlenDronach and BenRiach. In 2023 she put together a new core range around the coastal character of the house, which she herself describes as salted caramel. In 2025 production was scaled back and partly moved to BenRiach.
Portsoy served as a filming location for Peaky Blinders, where the harbour was used for the smuggling of liquor.
Sandend or Portsoy?
Two bottles without age statement, both named after the surroundings. Sandend is the bay where the distillery sits and is unpeated, finished on manzanilla, a dry sherry that has a salty note of its own. Portsoy is the harbour village five kilometres further on and is the peated version. Same house, same coast, two very different bottles.
The range from before 2023
Five bottles from the previous generation that are slowly disappearing from the market.
View all Glenglassaugh in the online shop
Eleven bottles, with the current price and stock.
Three single casks
Two from the same 2018 vintage: a regular barrel and a fifty-litre octave.
Claxton’s Warehouse No.8 Glenglassaugh 4Y 2018
Same vintage from an octave, at 60.8 percent.
€ 99,99
Frequently asked questions about Glenglassaugh
How many Glenglassaugh does ’t Bockje have in stock?
Eleven bottles, all available immediately: the complete new core range, five bottles from the pre-2023 range and three single casks.
Which Glenglassaugh should you try first?
The 12 Years Old or the Sandend. The first shows the coastal house style at its calmest, the second is more powerful thanks to the manzanilla finish. If you like smoke, Portsoy is the bottle to go for.
What is the difference between Sandend and Portsoy?
Sandend is unpeated and finished in manzanilla casks; Portsoy is the peated version. Both are named after the surroundings: Sandend is the bay by the distillery, Portsoy the harbour village five kilometres further on.
Why is old Glenglassaugh so rare?
Because the distillery lay idle from 1986 to 2008, and before that for more than half a century between 1907 and 1960. There is simply little old stock.
Where does the salty character come from?
From its location. The distillery stands on Sandend Bay on the Moray Firth, with the warehouses right by the sea. Whisky maker Rachel Barrie describes the house aroma as salted caramel.
Does ’t Bockje also ship Glenglassaugh abroad?
Yes. We ship to around forty countries. Email info@bockje.nl if you want to know whether your country is included.
Order, collect or drop by
- In stock in our shop at Brink 2 in Bathmen
- Available to order online and have delivered, including abroad
- Order online or collect in Bathmen
- Personal advice via 0570 541 278 or info@bockje.nl
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 09.00–18.00, Saturday 09.00–17.00. Closed Monday and Sunday
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18.
All 11 bottles at a glance
Each bottle shows the details from the label.
- Claxton’s Exploration Glenglassaugh 4Y 2018
- Claxton’s Warehouse No.8 Glenglassaugh 4Y 2018
- Glenglassaugh 12 Years Old
- Glenglassaugh 2009 Oloroso #957
- Glenglassaugh Evolution
- Glenglassaugh Octaves Classic
- Glenglassaugh Peated Virgin Oak
- Glenglassaugh Portsoy
- Glenglassaugh Revival
- Glenglassaugh Sandend
- Glenglassaugh Torfa
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All our stock is in the shop, not in a warehouse somewhere else. If you walk in with a name you couldn't find anywhere, it is often simply here on the shelf. You can also call: 0570 541 278.
Wij verkopen geen alcohol aan personen onder de 18 jaar. NIX18
- Tuesday to Friday 09.00 – 18.00
- Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
- Monday and Sunday closed