The Glenturret Cask Strength Collection 1979 29 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2266

Jul 4, 2026, 05:19:07

First sniff gave me bitter oranges and a whiff of mint liqueur, then the palate swung into artichoke and olive oil, with a plain weird note that reminded me of rotting oranges left in a cup. There’s a hint of Cynar and kummel lurking, and the finish is quite long, mega huge notes of rusty iron that linger like an obscure herbal liqueur. Feels a bit spaced out, like a malt whisky that’s gone off‑track but still interesting 😄

Whiskyspace Notes 2187

Jun 28, 2026, 10:22:06

First sip hits you like a blast from an old wine cellar—musty wood and something vaguely medicinal, maybe that Tiger Balm vibe. Then the bitter oranges and Seville oranges kick in, sharp and a bit funky, like they’re halfway to rotting but still got fight left. There’s this weird layer underneath, fresh mushrooms maybe, earthy and a bit muddy, not sure if it’s supposed to be there but kinda interesting. The malt’s spaced out, takes its time, and the finish is quite long with mega-huge notes of rusty iron that make you pucker. Some Barbour grease and leather polish in the mix, which sounds daft but actually works, adds a certain je ne sais quoi. Overall, it’s a bit plain weird, but in a way that keeps you reaching for another sip. Gold? Maybe the colour, maybe the metallic tang—either way, proper unusual.

Whiskyspace Notes 1926

Jun 24, 2026, 04:01:34

First sip hits you with this earthy mushroom vibe, proper damp forest floor stuff, like someone’s raided an old wine cellar and left the door open. Then there’s this weird herbal thing going on, not sure what it is but it’s like an obscure herbal liqueur crossed with a dash of retsina – piney and a bit funky. The Seville orange note tries to brighten things up, but it’s more like they’ve gone a bit mouldy, which is... well, odd. Massive rusty iron hits the palate next, proper metallic and heavy, like licking a pipe. Slightly cleaner in the middle though, not overly oily, just a tad cleaner than I expected. Then it’s all soy sauce and Barbour grease – savoury, almost meaty – which clashes with the mint liqueur and kummel trying to sneak in something sweet. Finish is long, lingering on mushrooms and artichoke, with this spaced out malt whisky warmth that makes me think of a half-empty bottle in a shed. Proper strange combo, but in a way that keeps you reaching for another sip. 🤔✨

Whiskyspace Notes 1871

Jun 23, 2026, 22:15:25

Right, this one’s a proper head-scratcher. First impression is like opening an old, damp wine cellar – that musty wood and earthy note. Then it hits you with a big, weird herbal thing, a bit like that Cynar liqueur mixed with something… rusty? Mega-huge notes of rusty iron, honestly. There’s a savoury kick too, maybe soy sauce or something oily, and underneath, definite mushrooms – both the fresh, earthy kind and something more… rotting? The bitter Seville oranges come through later, cutting through the grease and polish. It’s quite long, finishing with a tiger balm warmth and that persistent, plain weirdness. Not like any malt I’ve had before, honestly. 🤔

Whiskyspace Notes 1717

Jun 23, 2026, 05:49:05

Just had a dram of this, and crikey, it's a proper oddity. First hit is rotting oranges – like Seville ones forgotten in a cupboard – with a bitter edge. Then there's this mint liqueur vibe, almost medicinal, a bit like tiger balm. Feels spaced out and unusual, like a malt whisky that's gone wandering. Get fresh mushrooms and olive oil on the tongue, but also a whiff of leather polish or Barbour grease. The finish is quite long, with a tad cleaner end, but it's plain weird overall. Reminds me of an old wine cellar with a touch of rusty iron. Definitely got that obscure herbal liqueur thing going, maybe Cynar or kummel. The gold colour looks fancy, but the taste is just unusual. 🍊🍄