Glenglassaugh 1978 33 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glenglassaugh 1978 Mhairi McDonald

Glenglassaugh

Highlands · United Kingdom

3.2
★★★

12 ratings

Bottle Information

Age
33 years
ABV
46.3%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Glenglassaugh
Distillation Year
10.1978
Bottling Year
2012
Cask Types
32y Refill Sherry, 1y Fresh Bourbon Finish

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€999.90(2024-08-30)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Right, had a wee dram tonight. 🥃 Nose is proper lovely, hints of vanilla and dried fruit. 🍇 On the palate, it's warm with a bit of spice kickin' in. Cinnamon maybe? Finish lingers nicely... makes you wanna sit by the fire. 🔥 Definately one for a quiet evening. Cheers! 🍻

2#2

Just poured a wee dram. 🥃 Nose is proper sweet, like honey and dried fruit. Taste hits with a bit of spice, cinamon perhaps. Finish is warm and smooth. Quite pleasent for a quiet evening. 🇬🇧

3#3

This one's got a real warmth to it, like a hug in a glass. 😊 Propper smooth with a touch of vanilla and some smoky notes. Finished with a hint of rum and salt – loved it!

4#4

Lovely dram, innit? 🥃 First hit is quite sweet, like toffee apples and a bit of vanilla. Then you get these fruity notes – pear and some dark fruit, maybe? Quite jammy. The spice comes through at the end, a nice bit of cinnamon and nutmeg. Warming, but not harsh. Finish is qutie long, with a subtle smoky/peaty note that lingers. Really enjoyable. 👍

5#5

Blimey, this whisky's got a proper smokey vibe, with loads of vanilla and a bit of honey sweetness. Goes down smooth, like, with a fruity aftertaste. 👍 Some oakyness in there too, makes it feel well aged. Love it! 😄

6#6

Ooh that first sip, warm like a golden hug ☀️✨ Nose gets this lovely whiff of... vanilla? and something honey-ish, maybe a bit of oak? Really smooth going down, not harsh at all. Kinda makes me think of autumn walks, you know? Like dried fruits and a wee bit of spice lingering. Yeah, quite nice indeed ❤️ *Sometimes a drop of water opens it up even more, revealing more layers. Proper enjoyable.* 😉

7#7

Alright, smells proper smoky like a bonfire 🔥, with a bit of vanilla and old leather. Tastes of fruitcake and walnuts, maybe some citrus peel, lovely! Finish is long, woody, a little sweet. Really moreish stuff. 👍 Would def buy again.

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