Ian Macleod Distillers introduced Glengoyne Signature, a grocery-exclusive single malt created for supermarket shelves, debuting in UK Tesco stores and online on 20 April 2026.
Bottled at 40% ABV, Signature was crafted as a flavour-forward, non-age-statement expression featuring fruity notes of apple, pear, plum and vanilla and positioned as an approachable option for everyday drinking. The bottle was packaged with a bright gradient green label and in an eco-friendly carton made from 100% recyclable materials, distinguishing it from Glengoyne’s aged core range.
Priced at £35 for 700 ml, with a temporary Tesco Clubcard offer in Scotland, the launch aimed to broaden the brand’s reach in the off-trade and tap into demand for accessible single malts suitable neat or as a cocktail base.
Grocery-Exclusive Whisky Releases
Ian Macleod Distillers Launches Its Glengoyne Signature In Tesco
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