Glenglassaugh 1978 Aged 38 Years Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Cask 2343 (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 42.5% Age: 38 Years Old Country: Scotland
The Glenglassaugh Distillery stands at the east end of Sandend bay approximately two miles to the west of Portsoy. It was here on the banks of the Glassaugh burn and in an area known to have been previously favoured by illicit distillers that local entrepreneur and businessman James Moir built the distillery in 1875. In 2007 a group of investors, who were also whisky enthusiasts, were looking for a whisky distillery with heritage and one that produced top quality single malt scotch whisky. Their trail led them to Glenglassaugh and soon after a deal was done to purchase the distillery. On the 29th February 2008 the keys were officially handed over to the newly formed “Glenglassaugh Distillery Company Limited” and a new chapter for this illustrious distillery began. In 2013, the BenRiach Distillery Company took over Glenglassaugh distillery with the intention to bring this iconic distillery fully back to life by giving it the investment, commitment and care it deserves. In only three years they managed to spark the interests of one of the worlds largest spirit producers Brown Forman who purchased the distillery in 2016.
A rare sherry matured single cask whisky from the vaults of Glenglassaugh. With only 722 bottles available to the whisky audience this whisky has spent 38 years in one hand selected puncheon which previously held Pedro Ximenez Sherry. Bottled at natural cask strength of 42.5% ABV. This whisky was distilled on the 6th of October 1978 and bottled in November 2016.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose: Gentle cedar wood, honeycomb, red summer fruits and a hint of rich marmalade
Palate: Fresh red grape, ripe gooseberry, a dusting of muscovado sugar and delicate orange blossom
