Glenesk 1985 / Bot.2000 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky
- Distillery
- Glenesk
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £450
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Old Wood, Nutty, Toasted, Hay-like
- Description
- Glenesk 1985 represents a vanished chapter of Highland whisky history, distilled before the distillery's closure and bottled in 2000 by Gordon & MacPhail for their Connoisseurs Choice series. The 15-year maturation captures the Highlands' gentle character with orchard fruit, honey, and subtle heather notes. The spirit exhibits the softer, grain-forward profile typical of its era and region. A historical snapshot for whisky enthusiasts documenting Scotland's closed distillery legacy.
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Glenesk 1985 / Bot.2000 / Connoisseurs Choice Highland Whisky is a from Glenesk (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect oaky, floral and subtly sweet character — malt extract, old wood, nutty, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glenesk 1985 represents a vanished chapter of Highland whisky history, distilled before the distillery's closure and bottled in 2000 by Gordon & MacPhail for their Connoisseurs Choice series. The 15-year maturation captures the Highlands' gentle character with orchard fruit, honey, and subtle heather notes. The spirit exhibits the softer, grain-forward profile typical of its era and region. A historical snapshot for whisky enthusiasts documenting Scotland's closed distillery legacy.
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