Cameronbridge Rare Auld 1979 30 Years Single Grain Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2066

Jun 26, 2026, 12:28:55

This dram is quite superb – the first thing that hits me is the tropical fruits, like tinned pineapples and maybe a touch of banana jam. It’s extremely fruity but in a very easy way, not cloying at all. There’s a lovely creamy mouth feel, almost like a sponge cake soaked in vanilla custard, with a hint of malty sweetness underneath. The Cuban style influence gives it that light rum vibe, which I find really pleasant. A bit of varnish on the nose, but it’s more intriguing than off-putting, and the finish is quite long, lingering with milk chocolate and shortbread biscuits. Proper lovely stuff – it’s got a lot more happening than your average dram, and that un-malted barley adds a nice twist to the malty side. Definitely one to savour slowly 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2016

Jun 25, 2026, 11:18:52

A smooth, creamy sip that feels like vanilla and milk chocolate melting into a bite of shortbread. There's a lively burst of mango and tinned pineapples that soon gives way to a buttery sponge‑cake vibe, almost like banana jam on toast. The malt side is big but easy, with a hint of light rum and a faint Cuban‑style spice in the background. It hangs on a pretty long finish, a glossy varnish of gold that’s both oily and very pleasant – like biting into a tropical fruit cake while the room hums with a subtle, active wood note. 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1983

Jun 24, 2026, 19:02:03

This one’s a proper treat – pours a lovely gold, and the nose hits you with all sorts of tropical vibes. Big, bold flavours of mangos and tinned pineapples come out straight away, with a creamy, almost cake-like texture that’s really moreish. There’s a hint of milk chocolate and vanilla in there, and that oily mouth feel just coats the tongue. The finish is quite long, with a touch of varnish and something really lively and fruity – like banana jam and a splash of light rum. Very Irish and Cuban in style, if that makes sense. Superb stuff, honestly – just so easy to sip and enjoy 🍍

Whiskyspace Notes 1924

Jun 24, 2026, 03:52:25

Blimey, this one’s lively from the get-go. 🍍 On the nose, it’s like opening a tin of pineapple rings – that syrupy, tropical rush – followed by very ripe bananas and a hint of creamy vanilla. Really pleasant. The mouth feel is quite superb – oily and full. It’s big and very fruity, with mangos and more tropical fruits dancing around. There’s this lovely, rich shortbread and sponge cake thing happening, almost like a tropical fruit cake. A touch of light rum and that active wood note keeps it interesting. Very easy to enjoy, with a malty side that grounds it all. The finish is quite long, with the pineapples coming back out and a final whisper of milk chocolate and banana jam. 🍌 Absolutely moreish.

Whiskyspace Notes 1829

Jun 23, 2026, 17:41:06

Crikey, this one's a real fruit bomb. 🍌 Immediately I get that banana jam and tinned pineapples, it's like a tropical fruit salad. Very fruity indeed. The texture is lovely and oily, with a nice malty side coming through. There's a vanilla sweetness mixed with a bit of sponge cake and milk chocolate. A very easy and pleasant sipper. I'd say it's rather big but lively on the palate. The oak influence is active, giving it a bit of a Cuban style, light rum vibe. The finish is quite long and superb. Really enjoy this one. 👍