Glen Albyn 29 Year Old 1981 (Cask 50) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
- Distillery
- Glen Albyn
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 57.5%
- Age
- 29 years
- Price
- £499
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Malt Extract, Honey, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- This single cask from the now-closed Glen Albyn distillery was laid down on 16 January 1981 and aged for 29 years in hogshead 50 before Signatory bottled it at cask strength in 2010, yielding 263 numbered bottles. Highland whisky from this era offers insight into a distillery's distinct character that no longer exists.
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Glen Albyn 29 Year Old 1981 (Cask 50) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is a 29-year-old single malt from Glen Albyn (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 57.5% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and gentle spice character — old wood, malt extract, honey, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This single cask from the now-closed Glen Albyn distillery was laid down on 16 January 1981 and aged for 29 years in hogshead 50 before Signatory bottled it at cask strength in 2010, yielding 263 numbered bottles. Highland whisky from this era offers insight into a distillery's distinct character that no longer exists.
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