Glann ar Mor 1 an Gwech 2010

Glann Ar Mor "Taol Esa - 1 an Gwech 09"

Contrary to the peated version, which uses malt from Scotland, this version uses French malt. Taol Esa (which means “the try-out”) was first released in 2008, but I’ve tried the 2009 release. All of the Glann Ar Mor releases are limited and unfortunately hard to find. Nose: malty and very fruity, albeit a candied and slightly artificial kind of...

Score 82/100

Kornog "Taouarc'h Eilvet 09"

This is the 2009 release of the peated Glann ar Mor whisky (30-35 ppm). This second release comes from two ex-bourbon barrels and one Sauternes cask and is brought down to 46%. It’s again very limited and virtually impossible to find. Nose: not as fresh as the previous Kentan release. The citrus is almost gone and replaced by hints of very ripe...

Score 79/100

Glann ar Mor Maris Otter Barley 15

The Breton distillery Glann ar Mor (which means ‘by the sea’) which closed operations on the 15th of August 2015, produced this single malt with Maris Otter barley. This is an ancient experimental variety of which is claimed that it adds rich aromas. Curious about that. The nose is very fruity and a touch waxy. It even reminds me of Clynelish at...

Score 86/100

Kornog "Taouarc'h Kentan"

Another peaty Breton from the stables of Glann ar Mor, this Taouarc'h Kentan was launched in August 2016. It matured on bourbon casks and was bottled at drinking strength. It is mildly smoky on the nose, but delivers mostly all kinds of citrus, lemon and some white grapefruit up front. Loads of vanilla, by the way, but that is countered nicely by...

Score 88/100