Glenglassaugh 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 559)
- Distillery
- Glenglassaugh
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.9%
- Age
- 10 years
- Price
- £89.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Medicinal, Oily, Coal-gas
- Description
- Glenglassaugh's 10-year-old from cask 559, distilled in 2009 just after the distillery's restart, showcases peated barley matured in single bourbon cask at 55.9% ABV. The Highland coastal location imparts maritime salinity to the smoke, while bourbon wood contributes vanilla and spice notes. A rare single-cask bottling of just 191 bottles, suited to those who appreciate peated Highland character.
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Glenglassaugh 10 Year Old 2009 (cask 559) is a 10-year-old single malt from Glenglassaugh (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 55.9% ABV. Expect heavily peated, smoky and oaky character — smokey, medicinal, oily, coal-gas. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Glenglassaugh's 10-year-old from cask 559, distilled in 2009 just after the distillery's restart, showcases peated barley matured in single bourbon cask at 55.9% ABV. The Highland coastal location imparts maritime salinity to the smoke, while bourbon wood contributes vanilla and spice notes. A rare single-cask bottling of just 191 bottles, suited to those who appreciate peated Highland character.
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