Vintage-dated bottlings almost never come out of Glengoyne. The Glengoyne 2013 Vintage Pedro Ximénez Cask Edition is one, and it lands on 11 November 2026 as a limited batch of 9,000 bottles at 47.7% ABV, natural colour, for an RRP of £70.
Every drop was distilled in 2013 and matured in classic Glengoyne sherry casks, first fill and refill, before being enhanced with fully matured first-fill Pedro Ximénez casks. It is available through selected international markets, UK specialist retailers, the Glengoyne Distillery Shop and Glengoyne.com.
Glengoyne 2013 Vintage Pedro Ximénez Cask Edition: key facts
- Distillery: Glengoyne (Highland single malt Scotch whisky)
- Vintage: Distilled 2013
- Casks: First-fill and refill sherry casks, enhanced with fully matured first-fill Pedro Ximénez casks
- ABV: 47.7%
- Colour: Natural
- Bottle size: 70cl
- Release size: 9,000 bottles
- RRP: £70
- Release date: 11 November 2026
- Where: Selected international markets, UK specialist retailers, Glengoyne Distillery Shop, Glengoyne.com
What is the Glengoyne 2013 Vintage?
It is a limited, single-vintage Highland single malt. All of the casks in the batch were filled in the same year, 2013, which is what earns it the “Vintage” name on the label.
There is no age statement, but a 2013 distillation and a November 2026 release put the whisky somewhere in its early teens. That is a similar age bracket to the distillery’s core 12 Year Old, with a very different cask recipe on top.
The headline is the Pedro Ximénez. PX is the sweetest style of sherry, made from sun-dried grapes and famous for its thick, raisin-and-molasses character. Here it is layered over Glengoyne’s long-standing sherry cask backbone rather than replacing it.
Why the casks matter here: PX on top of a sherry-led spirit
Glengoyne has always been a sherry cask distillery at heart, and its signature house character comes from a mix of first-fill and refill sherry-seasoned oak. The 2013 Vintage starts from exactly that place.
The enhancement comes from fully matured first-fill PX casks. “First fill” means those casks are going into their first whisky after holding sherry, so they still carry a lot of what the sherry left behind. That is where the release gets its Christmas character: dried and stewed fruit, chocolate, treacle and spice.
What stops it from being a pure sugar bomb is the spirit underneath. Glengoyne runs one of the slowest distillation regimes in Scotland and uses unpeated, air-dried barley. The result is an open, fruity new make that lets the wood speak without being buried by it. Apple juice and orange on the nose are the spirit showing through the PX.
The 47.7% ABV is a deliberate step up from the 43% of the core range. It gives the PX sweetness more structure, and it leaves room to add a few drops of water if you want to open the fruit further.
Glengoyne 2013 Vintage tasting notes (distillery)
These are Glengoyne’s official tasting notes. We have not yet tasted this release.
Nose: Leather, freshly pressed apple juice, clove-studded oranges, milk chocolate, pie crust, hazelnut spread
Palate: Rich festive fruits, cranberry sauce, cinnamon, lightly stewed strawberry Finish: Long, with warming spice, chocolate, treacle toffee and raisins
ABV: 47.7% | Casks: First-fill and refill sherry, enhanced with first-fill Pedro Ximénez | Price: £70 (70cl)
Who is Glengoyne?
Glengoyne sits at Dumgoyne, about 15 miles north of Glasgow, and has been distilling since 1833. It is classed as a Highland distillery, and it is one of the few in Scotland that sits right on the Highland Line, the geological boundary between the Highlands and Lowlands.
Since 2003 it has been owned by Ian Macleod Distillers, an independent family-owned company, and in that time it has built a reputation as one of Scotland’s most consistent sherry cask single malts. The core range runs from the 10 and 12 Year Old to the 18, 21 and 25, alongside the cask-strength Teapot Dram and the Legacy series.
PX itself is not new territory for the distillery. Glengoyne has used it before in travel retail releases. What is new is putting a vintage date on it, and the distillery itself describes vintage releases as rare in its history.
Price and availability
The official RRP is £70 for 70cl. Glengoyne has not published euro or dollar pricing at launch, so expect local prices to vary by market.
The release goes live on 11 November 2026 through:
- Glengoyne.com and the Glengoyne Distillery Shop at Dumgoyne
- UK specialist whisky retailers
- Selected international markets
With 9,000 bottles split across several markets and a festive-season launch, this is the kind of allocation that tends to move quickly in December. If you want one for Christmas, the distillery shop and specialist retailers are the places to watch first. International buyers should check Glengoyne.com and their local specialist shops, as delivery options vary by country.
Is it worth £70?
At £70, this is a limited, natural-colour, vintage-dated single malt at 47.7% from a distillery whose sherry cask work is its calling card. That is a fair proposition in today’s market, where limited PX releases from established distilleries often cost noticeably more.
Who it is for: Anyone who loves sherry-led single malt, collectors who follow Glengoyne’s limited releases, and anyone looking for a whisky to gift or open after Christmas dinner.
Who it is not for: Drinkers who want peat, or those who prefer a lighter, bourbon-cask style. This is built for richness.
We will follow up with our own tasting notes once we have had a pour.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Glengoyne 2013 Vintage Pedro Ximénez Cask Edition? It is a limited-edition Highland single malt from Glengoyne, distilled entirely in 2013. The whisky was matured in first-fill and refill sherry casks, then enhanced with fully matured first-fill Pedro Ximénez casks. It is bottled at 47.7% ABV with natural colour, and only 9,000 bottles have been released worldwide.
How much does the Glengoyne 2013 Vintage cost? The official RRP is £70 for a 70cl bottle. Glengoyne has not published official euro or US dollar prices at launch, so prices in other markets will vary depending on local taxes and duties. With only 9,000 bottles available, prices on the secondary market may rise once the release sells through.
Where can I buy the Glengoyne 2013 Vintage PX? It is available from 11 November 2026 at Glengoyne.com, the Glengoyne Distillery Shop near Glasgow, UK specialist whisky retailers and in selected international markets. Glengoyne has not listed the specific countries, so international buyers should check Glengoyne.com and specialist retailers in their country for availability and delivery options.
What does the Glengoyne 2013 Vintage taste like? According to Glengoyne, the nose brings leather, fresh apple juice, clove-studded oranges, milk chocolate and hazelnut spread. The palate offers festive fruits, cranberry sauce, cinnamon and stewed strawberry. The finish is long, with warming spice, chocolate, treacle toffee and raisins, a profile shaped by the first-fill Pedro Ximénez casks.
How old is the Glengoyne 2013 Vintage? The bottle carries no age statement, only the 2013 vintage. Since it was distilled in 2013 and released in November 2026, the whisky is in its early teens, a similar age bracket to Glengoyne’s 12 Year Old. The vintage label means every cask in the batch was distilled in that single year.
What is Glengoyne known for? Glengoyne is a Highland distillery at Dumgoyne, north of Glasgow, founded in 1833 and owned by Ian Macleod Distillers since 2003. It is known for unpeated, air-dried barley, one of the slowest distillation regimes in Scotland and a strong focus on sherry cask maturation, which gives its whisky a fruity, rich character.
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