By Andreas Lykke, The Daily Whisky | 28 May 2026
The Glenturret Eclosion is a new limited-edition Highland single malt from Scotland’s oldest working distillery, bottled at 46.2% ABV and priced at £95. Matured predominantly in European oak PX sherry casks with a single American oak puncheon, it produces a profile that runs contrary to most sherry-cask expressions: tropical and bright rather than heavy and dark. Only 4,650 bottles exist globally. Available now from The Glenturret distillery, their online shop, selected UK retailers, and global distribution partners.
Who is The Glenturret?
The Glenturret Distillery, located in Crieff, Perthshire, claims the title of Scotland’s oldest working distillery, with roots tracing back to 1763. It sits in a small, picturesque valley along the River Turret, and for much of its modern history it was known more for tourism and its famously long-lived distillery cat, Towser than for bottle releases that turned heads.
That changed in 2021, when the distillery underwent a significant ownership change and brought in head chef Mark Donald (of the two-Michelin-star The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant on site) alongside a renewed focus on considered, small-batch whisky production. Since then, The Glenturret has released a tightly curated range of limited editions and core expressions, positioning itself firmly at the quality end of the Highlands category.
Eclosion fits squarely within that strategy.
Eclosion tasting notes
The Glenturret Eclosion tasting notes
Nose: Bright pineapple, citrus compote, vanilla cream, ginger-spiced oak
Palate: Vibrant citrus, pineapple layers, orange oil, soft oak with cinnamon
Finish: Warming and fruit-led, elegant oak that lingers without dominating
ABV: 46.2%
Cask type: European oak PX sherry (predominantly) + single American oak puncheon
Price: £95 / 70cl
The distillery’s own notes describe the nose as “bright pineapple and citrus compote,” which is not the profile most drinkers associate with PX sherry maturation. PX is typically the richer, darker end of the sherry spectrum think dried fruit, molasses, Christmas cake. The promise here is that the American oak puncheon introduces a lifted radiance that counterbalances the sherry weight, resulting in something closer to a tropical fruit salad than a sticky Christmas pudding.
It’s a bold claim for a single supporting cask to make, but cask influence is not always proportional. One well-chosen puncheon can shift the character of an entire vatting.
What makes Eclosion different: composition over weight
Most PX sherry expressions lean into richness as their headline quality. Eclosion is doing something less common using the sherry cask for structure and depth, then letting a single American oak puncheon introduce sweetness and lift.
The distillery describes it as: composition is paramount, nothing dominates, everything is in balance.
That framing matters because it sets expectations correctly. This is not a sherry bomb. It’s not trying to compete with Glenfarclas 25 or Glendronach 18 on richness. The intent is brightness within a sherry framework, and the pricing at £95 reflects a whisky positioned as elegant rather than opulent.
Whether the final pour delivers on that depends on how well the cask composition was executed something only a glass in hand can confirm.
Price, availability and where to buy
- Price: £95.00 for 70cl
- ABV: 46.2%
- Release type: Global limited edition, small-batch production
- Where to buy: Directly from The Glenturret’s online shop at theglenturret.com
- UK delivery: 3–5 working days
- International delivery: 7–10 working days (ships to UK, most EU countries including Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, and others)
International orders are subject to customs duties and local taxes, which are not included in the £95 price.
Is it worth £95?
At that price point, Eclosion is competing against well-established expressions with existing reputations. What The Glenturret is asking you to buy into is the distillery’s direction a newer chapter from one of Scotland’s oldest names, focused on restraint and cask precision rather than age statements and volume.
For whisky drinkers who find most PX sherried malts too heavy, or who want a single malt that moves between richness and brightness rather than committing entirely to one, Eclosion makes a case worth considering.
For those who want maximum sherry intensity at £95, there are more proven options elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Glenturret Eclosion? Eclosion is a limited edition single malt Scotch whisky from The Glenturret Distillery in Crieff, Perthshire. Bottled at 46.2% ABV and priced at £95 for 70cl, it is matured predominantly in European oak PX sherry casks with a single American oak puncheon also contributing to the final character.
What does Eclosion taste like? The distillery describes bright pineapple and citrus on the nose, with vanilla cream and ginger-spiced oak. The palate is citrus-forward with tropical fruit and orange oil. The finish is warming and fruit-led, with well-integrated oak. For a PX sherry maturation, the profile leans bright and lifted rather than dark and heavy.
How much does The Glenturret Eclosion cost? Eclosion is priced at £95.00 for a 70cl bottle. It is available directly from The Glenturret’s website and ships to the UK and a range of European countries. International orders may incur additional customs duties depending on the destination country.
Where can I buy The Glenturret Eclosion? Eclosion is available to buy from theglenturret.com. The distillery ships to the UK, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium, Austria, Finland, Norway, Switzerland and other European markets. UK delivery takes 3–5 working days; international orders take 7–10 days.
What casks are used in Eclosion? Eclosion is matured predominantly in European oak PX (Pedro Ximénez) sherry casks. A single American oak puncheon is also included in the vatting. The distillery credits this puncheon with introducing a lifted tropical brightness that sits alongside the sherry cask’s natural richness and depth.
Is The Glenturret a good distillery? The Glenturret is Scotland’s oldest working distillery, founded in 1763 and based in Crieff, Perthshire. After a change in ownership in 2021, the distillery refocused on small-batch, quality-led releases. The site also houses The Glenturret Lalique Restaurant, which holds two Michelin stars.
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