Glenugie 1966 33 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glenugie 1966 SV

Glenugie

Eastern Highlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
33 years
ABV
48.1%
Volume
50 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Glenugie
Distillation Year
31.12.1966
Bottling Year
15.08.2000

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Glenugie Distillery, established in 1831 during Scotland's great whisky expansion, stands as one of the most geographically distinctive lost distilleries of the Eastern Highlands. Located in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, on the banks of the Ugie River near the North Sea coast, it held the unique distinction of being Scotland's easternmost mainland distillery and the northernmost distillery accessible by British rail. Operating for over 150 years, Glenugie produced a distinctive maritime-influenced Highland single malt using traditional copper pot stills and pure spring water from local aquifers. The distillery fell victim to the 1983 industry consolidation, closing its doors during the 'whisky loch' crisis. Today, Glenugie represents a rare collector's gem, with remaining stocks exclusively released through independent bottlers such as Gordon & MacPhail, Signatory Vintage, and Cadenhead's. Its whisky is characterized by an unusual coastal Highland profile: pronounced tropical fruit notes (mango, pineapple), honeyed sweetness, and subtle briny undertones reflecting its North Sea proximity, matured primarily in ex-bourbon and sherry casks. Bottles are extremely limited and highly sought after in the secondary market, commanding premium prices among connoisseurs of Scotland's silent distilleries.

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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 1513

Whiskyspace Notes 1513

Jun 6, 2026, 11:45:10

刚倒出来就是一阵gloriously fruity的冲击,简直bewilderingly fruity到让人发笑😄 感觉不是在喝威士忌,倒像是混合了pink grapefruit和lime的fruit juice,还带着点tropical flashbomb的劲儿。 过一会儿有点rapeseed oil和waxy的质地,联想到用waxed citrus rinds擦过的老式皮鞋,有点leathery notes但意外地舒服。中间突然闪过hoppy IPA vibes和ales的清爽,混着parsley的清新,层次有点simple却hugely fun。 收尾medium in length,最后留下mocha coffee和cocoa的微苦,像刚吃了mashed exotic fruits后喝了口加奶的咖啡。整体sublime又giddiness-inducing,带着seawater般的咸鲜收尾——这酒简直像个coming over the hill的活力小子,闭上眼前段却后劲十足!

Whiskyspace Notes 1479

Whiskyspace Notes 1479

Jun 5, 2026, 17:45:20

Hmm, this whisky – it starts a bit closed up front, almost shy. But soon, there's this waxy texture like rapeseed oil, with breads and parsley in the mix. Sharp and hugly fun! 😄 The nose hits with straw and gloriously fruity notes – pink grapefruit and a tropical flashbomb of zesty lime, like a fruit juice explosion. Gentle peppery notes give it freshness, and I get mocha coffee and hoppy IPA vibes – totally exuberant. There's even a hint of seawater, which is weird but cool. The sheer fruitiness is sublime, and that shoe polish fatness adds depth. Medium in length, but it's a real asset to my evening. Cheers! 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1415

Whiskyspace Notes 1415

Jun 4, 2026, 07:43:03

哇,这款威士忌第一下就让我想到雨后草地和石灰屑的清新感,接着突然涌上一大波热带水果——菠萝、芒果还有粉红葡萄柚,简直像果汁炸弹💥 酒体有点蜡质的油润感,混着淡淡的鞋油和油菜籽油的气息,居然不违和?中段能尝到黑巧咖啡和烤面包的温暖,最后以一抹香草和海盐般的微咸收尾 喝起来有种莫名的雀跃感,像是突然发现宝藏的开心✨ 整体不算复杂但喝着特别痛快,热带水果的冲击力让人忍不住想再来一口!

Whiskyspace Notes 1388

Whiskyspace Notes 1388

Jun 3, 2026, 13:17:21

Blimey, this dram's a proper fruit bomb! 🍊 The sheer fruitiness hits like a tropical flashbomb, bewilderingly fruity with mashed exotic fruits coming over the hill. Sharp at first, but then you get waxed citrus rinds and zesty lime cutting through. Hoppy IPA vibes and ales come to mind, along with leathery notes and gentle peppery hints. It's exuberant and hugly fun – simple yet full of grassy parsley, seawater, and straw-like breads. So drinkable!

Whiskyspace Notes 1338

Whiskyspace Notes 1338

Jun 2, 2026, 16:18:41

Blimey, this one’s a bit closed up front at first – but give it a moment, and whoosh, tropical flashbomb! 🌴 The sheer fruitiness is bewilderingly fruity, like mashed exotic fruits with pink grapefruit and lime zest. Giddiness-inducing, with leathery notes and that shoe polish fatness somehow adding depth. Waxed citrus rinds and gentle peppery notes make it exuberant and fresh. There’s a grassy edge, seawater hints, and cocoa underneath, almost hoppy IPA vibes. Finish is medium in length, sublime, and hugly fun – a real asset. 🥃😊

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