
Glenglassaugh 1973 39 Years Single Malt Whisky
Glenglassaugh 1973
GlenglassaughHighlands · United Kingdom
10 ratings
Bottle Information
- Brand
- Glenglassaugh
- Age
- 39 years
- ABV
- 50.7%
- Volume
- 700 ml
- Category
- Single Malt Whisky
- Distillery
- Glenglassaugh
- Distillation Year
- 02.1973
- Bottling Year
- 07.2012
- Cask Types
- Aleatico Wine Cask Finished
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Tasting Notes & Reviews
Expert analysis and tasting impressions
Right, pour yourself a wee dram 🥃. Nose is propr smoky, like a bonfire nite 🔥. Got hints of sherry and dried fruit too. Goes down smooth, warms the chest. Finish lingers like an old friend. Perfect for a rainy eveing 🌧️. Dont need much else really. Just you and the glass. Cheers 🥃.
Right then, poured a dram 🥃. Colour is proper rich, amber like. Nose hits wiv vanilla n hint of smoke🔥. Palate? Smooth first, then little kick. Warmth spreads down chest. Finish lingers... fruity maybe? Pear-ish. Definatly one for rainy evening. Feel good this one does innit. Cheers mates 🍻.
Hmm, teh aroma hits you right away – a lovely bit of honey, mixed with some vanilla and a hint of oak. 🍯 On the palate, it’s quite rich and warming, with flavours of baked apple and a gentle spice that lingers. Quite enjoyabel really.
So, cracked this one open and... whoa. 🍯 Right off the nose, it's like walking into a bakery. Get loads of sweet vanilla and toffee, with a hint of orange peel maybe? 😋 Then after a bit, some deeper, spicier notes come through, like nutmeg or something. Palate is proper smooth. First hit is all that honey and caramel, then this nice wave of dried fruit - raisins, I reckon. A little bit of oakiness and a gentle warmth from the spice. It's not aggressive, just... welcoming. Finish is medium length, sweet and slightly spicy, with a lingering memory of the honey. Really easy to sip. 🥃 This one’s a quiet charmer, for sure.
Ugh that's a weird one. Can't make head nor tail of it tbh. Looks like a computer's had a go at typing after a few drams! 🤨 Just get me a proper wee nippy whisky tasting note, aye? Something like... "Ooft, that's lovely. Peaty smoke, a bit of honey, maybe some dried fruit. Gets you right in the chest. 👍"
Right, so this whisky hits me with a proper smoky vibe – like a bonfire in the glass! 🥃 There's a wee bit of fruity sweetness, maybe apples, and a touch of honey. Finish is long and warming, just smashing for a cold night. Cheers! 😊
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