Glenglassaugh 36 Year Old 1978 (cask 1118/8) - Rare Cask Release Batch 2
- Distillery
- Glenglassaugh
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43.6%
- Age
- 36 years
- Price
- £415
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Cooked Fruit, Chocolate
- Description
- Glen Garioch's 1968 vintage matured for 36 years in a single cask before finishing its final six months in rum wood, then bottled at cask strength (55.9% ABV) by Douglas Laing with just 84 bottles released. The rum cask finish adds layers of dried fruit and subtle spice to the distillery's naturally sherried character accumulated over decades. A rare snapshot of 1980s bottling philosophy and Highland whisky at its most concentrated.
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Glenglassaugh 36 Year Old 1978 (cask 1118/8) - Rare Cask Release Batch 2 is a 36-year-old single malt from Glenglassaugh (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 43.6% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, old wood, cooked fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glen Garioch's 1968 vintage matured for 36 years in a single cask before finishing its final six months in rum wood, then bottled at cask strength (55.9% ABV) by Douglas Laing with just 84 bottles released. The rum cask finish adds layers of dried fruit and subtle spice to the distillery's naturally sherried character accumulated over decades. A rare snapshot of 1980s bottling philosophy and Highland whisky at its most concentrated.
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