Glentauchers 1990 26 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2354

Jul 6, 2026, 16:25:35

A proper full gold dram this one, with a firm and tense kick that grabs you right off the bat. Loads of apple compote and cut fresh apples upfront – proper fruity, like biting into a crisp cider apple straight from the tree. There's a whisper of gewurztraminer and rose petals dancing about, maybe even a hint of litchis and gooseberries. The oak's there, not too heavy, more like green oak shavings, and a punchy cinnamon warmth that reminds me of spiced ale. Mid-palate gets interesting – cardamom and muscat grapes tussling with something acetic, like drops of vinegar cutting through the sweetness. Not unpleasant though, very good balance. Long finish, with a chalky dryness hanging around and that typical Speysider character, all natural malt whisky through and through. Sips nicely with a glass of hojicha or hochicha tea if you fancy something different. Very punchy, but in a way that makes you want another sip. Proper dram indeed.

Whiskyspace Notes 2288

Jul 4, 2026, 20:31:24

Justpoured a dram, first sniff gives oak and a hint of custard, then a punch of very punchy fruitiness – think muscat grapes, litchis and a touch of plums. There's a tang like drops of vinegar or cider, a little ale note, and a whisper of cardamom and cinnamon. Finish is long, rounder, with a puffed rice crispness and rose petals fading out. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2155

Jun 27, 2026, 23:24:57

This dram's got a proper nice balance—right off the nose, it throws me back to apple compote and cut fresh apples, proper fruity and bright. There's a hint of cider in there too, maybe from the all natural malt whisky base, but it's not too sweet. The palate's quite punchy upfront, with plums and a touch of oak, like a good ale but smoother. Interesting how it shifts to something rounder, almost creamy, like custard or popcorn. A few drops of vinegar sneak in late, which might sound odd, but it works with the gewürztraminer and muscat grapes sweetness. The finish lingers long, dry and chalky, with a faint acetic tang that's oddly refreshing. Reminds me of sipping a fine cider on a crisp autumn day, but with more depth. 🍎✨

Whiskyspace Notes 2099

Jun 27, 2026, 03:52:39

Just poured a dram that glows full gold, smells like cut fresh apples and gooseberries with a hint of litchi sweetness. The palate is very punchy, perfect fruitiness muscat grapes and a touch of acetic zing, rounded off by green oak and a faint note of hojicha tea. Finish is long, with rose petals and puffed rice lingering like a light ale‑cider blend. All natural malt whisky, pretty nice indeed. 🍂

Whiskyspace Notes 2043

Jun 25, 2026, 23:13:24

Full gold colour in the glass – quite lovely. Nose first – loads of fruit. Cut fresh apples and sweet muscat grapes right up front, then these lovely litchis and gooseberries. There’s a hint of something like hojicha tea and a whisper of cardamom. The fruitiness is perfect, really. Tastes rounder than the nose suggests. That apple note turns into cider or maybe a crisp ale, mixed with juicy plums. I get a bit of cinnamon and something creamy, like custard or puffed rice. A tiny drop of vinegar cuts through, which is oddly nice, just keeps it lively. 🍏 The aftertaste is long and a bit firm, leaves you with green oak, a bit of chalk, and that lovely apple compote note hanging on. Honestly, it’s pretty nice. Very punchy and fruity, just a great natural malt whisky feel. 🥃