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Glen Turner (Glen Turner) is a young whiskey brand owned by La Martiniquaise, the second largest French alcohol producer after Pernod Ricard. The distillery is located in the Scottish Highlands region and has been operating since 2008. At first, the company had to buy spirits from other manufacturers, but over time, the company has more and more opportunities to produce releases with a respectable age.
Historical information
The French company La Martiniquaise was founded in 1934 by Jean Cayard to produce rum. Over the following years, the company expanded its scope of interests and began to trade in cognac, Calvados, Madeira and sweet wines. In 1956, the Porto Cruz brand of Spanish port wine was launched, which topped the popularity ratings and became the company’s flagship product.
On the wave of success, the company decided to include Scotch whiskey in its range. Production of Label 5 began in 1969, and soon the brand entered the top ten best scotch tapes in the world. By the 80s, sales had grown so much that the company had to create Glen Turner Blending, which began to represent the brand.
In 2008, a modern industrial complex was built in the city of Bathgate near Edinburgh, designed to produce 25 million liters of spirits per year. The company was named Glen Turner Distillery. On the territory of 75 hectares there is a grain processing plant, bottling shops and warehouses for aging. The company produces spirits for the Label 5 blend and Glen Turner single malt whiskey.
Production features
The production uses water from a high-mountain source, which is located near the enterprise. The plant’s equipment is designed in such a way that it can distill two types of spirits – for vodka and for whiskey.
Glen Turner is made from malted barley, which is made in-house. Bourbon, port and rum barrels are used for aging. The most titled product in the line is Glen Turner Heritage with a 4-year maturation period.
Awards:
- International Wine & Spirit Competition 2017 – silver medal
- World Whiskey Awards 2018 – bronze medal;
- International Spirits Challenge 2017, 2019 – silver medal;
- China Wine and Spirits Awards 2017, 2019 – gold medal.
Interesting Facts
- The company entered into a partnership agreement with the chef of the famous Parisian restaurant La Table d’Eugène, Geoffrey Maillard. The culinary specialist spent a year working on dishes that would perfectly complement the taste of Glen Turner whiskey. Recipes are published on the official website of the brand.
- In 2017, the company updated the product design. The bottles were decorated with a branded engraving, and a dispenser appeared on the corks.
Types of whiskey Glen Turner
Glen Turner Heritage Double Cask, 40%
Double-aged whiskey – spirits mature for a long time in bourbon barrels, and then they are transferred to containers where port wine was previously stored. The color of the drink is amber with golden highlights. Vanilla, grapes and nuts are felt in the aroma. The complex taste contains hints of wine, tropical fruits and spices, woody tones come to the fore at the finish. Pairs with salmon dishes.
Glen Turner 12 Years Old, 40%
Aged 12 years in bourbon barrels. The wood gives the whiskey a deep golden color. The aroma of the drink is fruity, ripe plums and licorice root stand out in taste. The finish is long, with hints of honey and spices. The manufacturer recommends drinking this whiskey neat or with the addition of a small amount of soda.
Glen Turner Rum Cask Finish, 40%
Whiskey must be aged for at least three years. The last stage of maturation of alcohols takes place in barrels from AOC rum from Martinique. The aroma of the drink is characterized by nuances of creamy toffee, cane sugar and vanilla. The taste harmoniously combines spices and roasted nuts. In the end, fresh fruity tones appear.
