✦ Neatly Summary

Glenglassaugh 1973 / 49 Year Old / Serpentine Coastal Cask #5640 Highland Whisky is a from Glenglassaugh (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — dried fruit, cooked fruit, honey, fresh fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Glenglassaugh's 1973 vintage, aged 49 years in bourbon barrel cask #5640 and bottled at 42.1% ABV, showcases the tropical side of this Highlands distillery with exotic fruit intensity and coconut cream richness. The long maturation in first-use bourbon wood emphasises guava, papaya, and sun-dried peach alongside the woody vanilla backbone, creating an unusual flavour profile for a nearly-five-decade-old whisky. The palate is complex and layered, with a finish that balances spice and dried stone fruit. This is an exceptional bottle for serious collectors seeking rare, aged expressions with distinctive provenance and flavour uncommon to most old Scotches.

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