Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - The Chosen Few 'Mhairi McDonald'
- Distillery
- Glenglassaugh
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46.3%
- Age
- 33 years
- Price
- £312
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Toasted, Chocolate
- Description
- A rare single-cask Highland malt selected by Mhairi McDonald for the Chosen Few range, this Glenglassaugh was distilled in 1978 and spent 33 years in a bourbon barrel. Limited to 275 individually numbered bottles.
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Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - The Chosen Few 'Mhairi McDonald' is a 33-year-old single malt from Glenglassaugh (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 46.3% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — old wood, sherried, dried fruit, toasted. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A rare single-cask Highland malt selected by Mhairi McDonald for the Chosen Few range, this Glenglassaugh was distilled in 1978 and spent 33 years in a bourbon barrel. Limited to 275 individually numbered bottles.
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