The Highland-based Glengoyne Distillery, has announced the launch of a new limited-edition vintage release, which it describes as an ideal dram for the festive season.

Glengoyne 2013 Vintage Pedro Ximénez Cask Edition (47.7% ABV) is a single malt Scotch whisky, matured in a combination of Glengoyne’s classic first-fill Oloroso Sherry and refill Sherry casks, alongside first-fill Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry casks.

The Pedro Ximénez casks are said to contribute additional sweetness, depth and complexity, complementing the natural fruit character of the Glengoyne spirit to create a rich, rounded whisky with a distinctly festive character.

This relatively rare vintage release from Glengoyne, is said to deliver notes of leather, freshly pressed apple juice, clove-studded oranges, milk chocolate, pie crust and hazelnut spread on the nose. The palate offers notes of festive fruits, cranberry sauce, cinnamon and lightly stewed strawberries, followed by a long, warming finish with lingering notes of spice, chocolate, treacle toffee and raisins.

Limited to just 9,000 bottles, Glengoyne 2013 Vintage Pedro Ximénez Cask Edition, is now available from the distillery’s website and selected specialist retailers, for a RRP of £70.00.