As the Highland distiller’s most popular limited-edition range, the Teapot Dram tells the story of an old distillery tradition where workers would be given three fingers of whisky, three times a day.

Most distilleries would give workers new-make spirits, hot off the stills. But Glengoyne would always ensure the team were given tumblers filled with whisky from first-fill sherry casks.

The less-seasoned members of the distillery team would, to save face, discreetly pour some of their untouched drams into a copper teapot which sat on the canteen windowsill, ready for their older colleagues to enjoy later.

Honouring this tradition, the Teapot Dram has remained a deliberately bold, sherry matured limited release ever since its launch. Batch No. 9 is matured exclusively in first fill European and American oak sherry casks and bottled at 58.9% ABV.

Limited to only 3,000 bottles, this highly sought after dram is available from today (22nd May) via the Glengoyne website and distillery shop.

On the nose, Batch No. 009  provides warming, decadent apple strudel with almond flakes, chocolate coated raisins, and hints of creme caramel. To taste, rich and velvety, sticky toffee pudding with dates and spices from cinnamon and cloves, hints of dark berries and dried fruits from the sherry cask. To finish, the latest Teapot Dram has a rich mouthfeel with more rich sherry notes and refreshing tropical fruits.

To celebrate the launch of Teapot Dram No. 9 Glengoyne has also announced a The Teapot tour at the distillery grounds. Visitors can hear tales from Glengoyne’s rich past and taste this newly poured and much sought-after Teapot No.9. Participants will also have the chance to taste two other award-winning whiskies from the Glengoyne Collection.

Katy Muggeridge, Brand Director at Ian Macleod Distillers, said: “We’re so pleased to share the latest Teapot Dram, Batch No. 009.”

“We know the range continues to grow in popularity, and it is always such an exciting time at the distillery when our latest dram is unveiled. We look forward to welcoming visitors to the Glengoyne Distillery on our new Teapot Tour to try this indulgent and decadent whisky.”

Available from the Glengoyne Distillery shop and via Glengoyne.com, just 3,000 bottles of the highly sought Teapot Dram Batch No. 009 are available, with an RRP of £140. Tickets for the Teapot Tour and Tasting are available here.

Tasting notes:

Nose: Crème caramel, treacle, apple strudel, almond, chocolate coated raisins, hint of candied violet and spice

Palate – Rich and velvety sticky toffee pudding, dates, hints of cinnamon and clove, dark berries and dried fruits, increasing sherry notes

Finish – rich, long sherry notes, raisin, apricot, hint of tropical fruits