Glenesk 1984 / Bot.2008 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky
- Distillery
- Glenesk
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £450
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Old Wood
- Description
- A rare Glenesk single malt distilled in 1984, the year before the Highland distillery closed, and bottled in 2008 by Gordon & MacPhail as part of their Connoisseurs Choice range. The bottling captures the distillery's character at a point in history now inaccessible—a final snapshot of its production style. Sought by collectors as a historical record and testament to a closed Scottish distillery.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenesk 1984 / Bot.2008 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky is a from Glenesk (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect heavily oaked, sweet and gentle spice character — malt extract, honey, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A rare Glenesk single malt distilled in 1984, the year before the Highland distillery closed, and bottled in 2008 by Gordon & MacPhail as part of their Connoisseurs Choice range. The bottling captures the distillery's character at a point in history now inaccessible—a final snapshot of its production style. Sought by collectors as a historical record and testament to a closed Scottish distillery.
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