Glasgow 1770 Syrah Wine Cask Finish (Unpeated) – 59.3% ABV | Small Batch Limited Release

The Glasgow Distillery continues to break new ground with this striking addition to its Small Batch Series – a 5-year-old unpeated single malt finished in rare Greek Syrah red wine casks. Bottled at natural cask strength and limited to just 652 bottles, this is a whisky that captures rich Mediterranean fruit character layered over classic Lowland elegance.

Initially matured in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels, the whisky spent its final 22 months in Syrah wine barriques sourced from the island of Evia, Greece – a region known for its bold, dark-fruited reds and coastal terroir. The result is a whisky that balances sweet intensity with robust depth.

Tasting Profile:

Expect a vibrant burst of blackberry, raspberry, and strawberry jam, followed by layers of black cherry, caramelised vanilla, and dark chocolate, with a touch of pink peppercorn spice on the finish. Rich yet refined, it’s a cask-forward dram with a bold identity.

This is the first ever Glasgow 1770 release to feature Greek Syrah wine casks, making it a unique collectable as well as a complex sipper. Bottled at 59.3% ABV, non-chill filtered and natural in colour.

At a Glance:

• Distillery: The Glasgow Distillery

• Style: Unpeated, double-distilled single malt

• Cask Journey: First-fill bourbon → Greek Syrah red wine barriques

• Age: 5 Years

• ABV: 59.3%

• Bottled: March 2025

• Outturn: 652 bottles

• Natural colour / Non-chill filtered

Ideal For:

• Fans of wine-cask-finished whisky

• Explorers of bold, fruit-driven flavour profiles

• Collectors of rare cask releases from independent distilleries

The Glasgow 1770 Syrah Wine Cask Finish is a whisky that rewards curiosity – with a distinctive cask influence and generous, fruit-laden character.