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Glenlossie Old Particular 1997 20 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glenlossie 1997 DL

Glenlossie

Speyside · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
20 years
ABV
51.6%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Glenlossie
Distillation Year
11.1997
Bottling Year
02.2018
Cask Types
Refill Hogshead

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Glenlossie Distillery, established in 1876 by the legendary Victorian whisky pioneer John Duff—former manager of Glendronach and founder of Longmorn—stands as a quintessential Speyside producer. Nestled in a tranquil pine forest north of the River Spey, its distinctive white harled buildings exemplify traditional Morayshire architecture. The distillery began with a single water-powered still, converting to steam heating only in 1919. A major expansion in 1962 tripled capacity to three stills, catapulting production forward. Now under Diageo ownership, Glenlossie has earned renown for exceptionally extended fermentation periods, yielding a spirit of remarkable purity and finesse. The late whisky authority Michael Jackson famously characterized its profile as "pure floral, grassy and malt notes," epitomizing the delicate Speyside style. The vast majority of output—approximately 98%—serves as premium blending stock for iconic brands including Cutty Sark, Famous Grouse, and Haig Gold Label, making official single malt bottlings exceptionally scarce (representing merely 0.5% of total production). The distillery underwent an extensive 18-month closure from January 2018 to June 2019 for comprehensive modernization, including new stainless steel washbacks, a state-of-the-art 8-ton full-lauter mash tun, and complete infrastructure replacement. While theoretical capacity reaches 3.7 million liters annually, current operations produce 2 million liters through a 5-day week schedule, utilizing both long (104-hour) and short (65-hour) fermentation cycles to achieve complex flavor development. The sole official single malt expression remains the Glenlossie 10 Year Old in Diageo's Flora & Fauna series.
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2357

Whiskyspace Notes 2357

Jul 6, 2026, 19:37:06

有股清苦的草本和绿色茶味,像刚摘的胡椒,后来慢慢变得圆润,带点香草和焦糖甜,还有点像牛油白酱的香,余味像旧木或蜡笔,挺有意思的。

Whiskyspace Notes 2158

Whiskyspace Notes 2158

Jun 28, 2026, 00:17:10

Had a dram today that felt rounder and smooth, with a touch of vanilla and a faint herbal side, almost like green tea and leaves. There's a hint of damp earth and slate, plus a sweet note of barley sugar and candied sugar, reminiscent of croissants and focaccia. A little beurre blanc sauce vibe comes through, with a whisper of green pepper and a sad, austere edge that makes you think of old varnish. Medium length finish, kinda like a currant liqueur mixed with ale. 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 2045

Whiskyspace Notes 2045

Jun 26, 2026, 00:07:11

Just tried this one – it's got that candied sugar sweetness up front, almost like barley sugar dissolving on the tongue 😊 Then there's this lovely green tea note and something mineral, a bit like wet slate after rain. Mid-palate it gets rounder, with hints of currant liqueur and that classic beurre blanc butteriness. The finish is medium-length, leaning into some herbal stems and a touch of focaccia bread. Really very pleasant with an ale later on. Hmm, this one's a bit different – starts sweeter than expected, with green tea and a faint damp earthiness. Kinda reminds me of a crisp white wine, but with croissants? 🥐 It feels a touch austere at first, then opens up with that herbal side and a surprising hint of green pepper. There's a rounder, almost varnish-like quality mid-sip, and the finish has some leafy stems coming through. Pairs oddly well with a butter sauce.

Whiskyspace Notes 1893

Whiskyspace Notes 1893

Jun 24, 2026, 00:27:49

Just had a dram, it's austere and dry, like slate under damp earth. First sip brings a faint currant liqueur note, then a whisper of butter sauce, almost like beurre blanc on fresh focaccia. The herbal side pops – hints of green pepper and herbs, a little green tea freshness. Reminds me of an old ale with a splash of green tea, the leaves and stems floating. Overall it's medium length, a bit sweeter than I expected, but still crisp. 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 1776

Whiskyspace Notes 1776

Jun 23, 2026, 11:52:20

这家伙刚入口,先是一股干净的板岩味,像是刚从潮湿的花园小径上捡起的石头,带着点湿润泥土的气息。接着是烤面包的香气,像刚出炉的法式乡村面包,夹杂着一点黄油酥皮的甜味。 中间还藏着一丝青椒的清爽,和草药园里那种新鲜的叶子气息。喝完后,甜味慢慢浮现,像是糖渍醋栗酒里的果香,还有点香草和蜂蜜的余韵。回味挺长,像是刚吃完一块奶油可颂后的满足感。

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