Glenglassaugh 32 Year Old 1979 Cask 1543 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
- Distillery
- Glenglassaugh
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 32 years
- Price
- £148.06
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Old Wood, Medicinal, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Distilled on 1 September 1979 and matured 32 years in hogshead 1543, this Glenglassaugh was bottled in 2012 at cask strength. With 255 numbered bottles from Signatory's Cask Strength Collection, it represents a rare snapshot of late-1970s Highland distilling.
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Glenglassaugh 32 Year Old 1979 Cask 1543 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is a 32-year-old single malt from Glenglassaugh (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, intensely smoky and oaky character — smokey, leathery, old wood, medicinal. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled on 1 September 1979 and matured 32 years in hogshead 1543, this Glenglassaugh was bottled in 2012 at cask strength. With 255 numbered bottles from Signatory's Cask Strength Collection, it represents a rare snapshot of late-1970s Highland distilling.
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