Glenglassaugh Sandend Single Malt Whisky

Glenglassaugh Sandend is the core expression from the revived Aberdeenshire coastal distillery — Glenglassaugh’s flagship NAS single malt named after Sandend Bay near the distillery, presenting the distillery’s naturally tropical, fruit-forward, and coastal character from American oak first-fill ex-bourbon casks.

Sandend Bay is a small fishing village near Portsoy and the Glenglassaugh Distillery, with a distinctive sandy beach and coastal character that reflects the distillery’s maritime location. The Sandend expression uses first-fill American oak to show maximum fruit and vanilla from the American oak contact. Browse all Scotch whisky at Wooden Cork.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glenglassaugh Sandend?

The core flagship expression from the revived Glenglassaugh Distillery, named after Sandend Bay near the distillery on the Aberdeenshire coast. Matured in first-fill American oak for maximum tropical fruit, vanilla, and coastal freshness.

How does Sandend compare to Glenglassaugh Portsoy?

Both are core NAS expressions from the revived distillery. Sandend uses first-fill American oak for a fresh, fruit-forward, and vanilla-rich character; Portsoy uses a combination of first-fill ex-bourbon and ex-red wine casks for additional wine-influenced complexity.