Glen Albyn 1978 / 24 Year Old / Cask #697 / Signatory Highland Whisky
- Distillery
- Glen Albyn
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £550
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Malt Extract, Honey, Tobacco, Leafy
- Description
- Glen Albyn closed in 1983, making this 1978-distilled, 24-year-old single cask from Signatory a snapshot of a lost Highland distillery. Without the original description's tasting notes, the spirit likely shows the slightly grainy, malty character typical of 1970s Highland production, matured in cask 697 for two decades. At 43% ABV, this is a whisky primarily of historical interest. For collectors and enthusiasts of closed distilleries seeking original cask experience.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glen Albyn 1978 / 24 Year Old / Cask #697 / Signatory Highland Whisky is a from Glen Albyn (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and floral character — old wood, malt extract, honey, tobacco. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glen Albyn closed in 1983, making this 1978-distilled, 24-year-old single cask from Signatory a snapshot of a lost Highland distillery. Without the original description's tasting notes, the spirit likely shows the slightly grainy, malty character typical of 1970s Highland production, matured in cask 697 for two decades. At 43% ABV, this is a whisky primarily of historical interest. For collectors and enthusiasts of closed distilleries seeking original cask experience.
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