Glenury Royal 1970 / 36 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Glenury Royal
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1500
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Leathery, Honey
- Description
- Glenury Royal closed in 1983, making this 1970 vintage—matured for 36 years and bottled by the distillery at 57.9% ABV—a rare window into a lost Highland distillery. The distillery selection has yielded a complex, richly coloured dram with depth and balance rare in long-aged Scotch. Collectors and serious malt enthusiasts seeking historical examples of Scottish distilling at its peak should prioritise this bottle.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenury Royal 1970 / 36 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Glenury Royal (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — old wood, sherried, dried fruit, leathery. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glenury Royal closed in 1983, making this 1970 vintage—matured for 36 years and bottled by the distillery at 57.9% ABV—a rare window into a lost Highland distillery. The distillery selection has yielded a complex, richly coloured dram with depth and balance rare in long-aged Scotch. Collectors and serious malt enthusiasts seeking historical examples of Scottish distilling at its peak should prioritise this bottle.
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