The Glasgow Distillery has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release, in collaboration with The Good Spirits Co and Glasgow Science Centre.

Glasgow 1770 Recioto Cask Finish (52% ABV) is a peated single malt Scotch whisky, which was initially matured for three years and six months in ex-Bourbon casks, before being finished for a further three years in a rare Italian Recioto wine cask.

The latest release, which is the result of a collaboration between three organisations with deep roots in Glasgow and a shared history of bringing whisky culture to new audiences, also marks Glasgow Science Centre’s 25th anniversary year.

Glasgow 1770 Recioto Cask Finish is said to deliver notes of dark stewed fruits, salted caramel, juicy sultanas and lingering sweet smoke.

Commenting on the launch, Sebastian Bunford-Jones, Global Marketing Manager at The Glasgow Distillery, said: “Recioto isn’t a cask type you see used particularly often in Scotch whisky, which made it an exciting one for us to explore. The sweet, concentrated fruit character from the wine works exceptionally well with our peated house style, amplifying the whisky’s natural smoky barbecue notes while adding layers of dark fruit and caramel sweetness. After three years in the cask, the balance felt exactly where we wanted it to be. It’s a whisky that showcases both the versatility of our peated spirit and the impact that the right cask can have on flavour.”

Limited to 306 bottles, Glasgow 1770 Recioto Cask Finish is now available from Glasgow Science Centre’s gift shop and The Good Spirits Co stores in Glasgow, for a RRP of £66.50.