Glenglassaugh 39 Year Old 1973 - The Massandra Connection - Muscat Wine Cask Finish
- Distillery
- Glenglassaugh
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 44.1%
- Age
- 39 years
- Price
- £373.23
- Community rating
- 4.75 / 5 (4 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Chocolate, Cooked Fruit, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood
- Description
- Distilled in 1973 and aged 39 years, this rare Glenglassaugh Highland single malt was finished in Muscat sweet wine casks to add chocolate and berry complexity. The extended aging creates a whisky of considerable rarity and maturity.
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Glenglassaugh 39 Year Old 1973 - The Massandra Connection - Muscat Wine Cask Finish is a 39-year-old single malt from Glenglassaugh (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 44.1% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — chocolate, cooked fruit, sherried, dried fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1973 and aged 39 years, this rare Glenglassaugh Highland single malt was finished in Muscat sweet wine casks to add chocolate and berry complexity. The extended aging creates a whisky of considerable rarity and maturity.
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