Glenugie 1981 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask #5155 / Duncan Taylor Highland Whisky
- Distillery
- Glenugie
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1100
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Honey, Old Wood, Nutty
- Description
- Glenugie's 1981 distillate represents one of the last releases from this now-closed Highland distillery, aged 23 years in sherry cask #5155 and bottled at cask strength by Duncan Taylor in 2005. The extended sherry maturation builds layers of dried fruit, treacle, and warming spice over the distillery's characteristic malt sweetness. The texture is rich and viscous at 61.9%, with a long, warming finish that evolves from fruit to oak tannins. This is a collector's piece for those exploring Scotland's lost distilleries and mature sherry-cask expressions.
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Glenugie 1981 / 23 Year Old / Sherry Cask #5155 / Duncan Taylor Highland Whisky is a from Glenugie (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, honey, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glenugie's 1981 distillate represents one of the last releases from this now-closed Highland distillery, aged 23 years in sherry cask #5155 and bottled at cask strength by Duncan Taylor in 2005. The extended sherry maturation builds layers of dried fruit, treacle, and warming spice over the distillery's characteristic malt sweetness. The texture is rich and viscous at 61.9%, with a long, warming finish that evolves from fruit to oak tannins. This is a collector's piece for those exploring Scotland's lost distilleries and mature sherry-cask expressions.
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