Glenglassaugh 39 Year Old 1972 - Sherry Cask Finish

Distillery
Glenglassaugh
Region
Highland
Country
Scotland
Type
Single Malt
ABV
53.3%
Age
39 years
Price
£435.6
Tasting notes
Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Honey, Toasted
Description
This 1972 Glenglassaugh spent thirty-nine years in cask before finishing in ex-sherry casks to amplify richness and deepen the spirit's natural fruit character. Four decades of maturation have yielded a whisky of considerable age and complexity, further enhanced by sherry's drying influence and warm spice notes. The combination of time and cask creates a spirit of impressive integration, where age and wood speak as one voice. Approach this rarity slowly, allowing its layers to unfold across the palate and nosing glass.

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ABV

53.3%

Age

39 yr

Style

Single

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Glenglassaugh 39 Year Old 1972 - Sherry Cask Finish is a 39-year-old single malt from Glenglassaugh (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 53.3% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, dried fruit, honey. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

This 1972 Glenglassaugh spent thirty-nine years in cask before finishing in ex-sherry casks to amplify richness and deepen the spirit's natural fruit character. Four decades of maturation have yielded a whisky of considerable age and complexity, further enhanced by sherry's drying influence and warm spice notes. The combination of time and cask creates a spirit of impressive integration, where age and wood speak as one voice. Approach this rarity slowly, allowing its layers to unfold across the palate and nosing glass.

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