Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish

Distillery
Glenglassaugh
Region
Highland
Country
Scotland
Type
Single Malt
ABV
44.8%
Age
33 years
Price
£334.62
Community rating
5.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
Tasting notes
Dried Fruit, Toasted, Cooked Fruit, Old Wood, Honey
Description
This 33-year-old Glenglassaugh spent its final years finishing in Madeira casks, imparting distinctive dried fruit, ginger, and citrus notes to the Highland spirit's natural character. The extended maturation period has mellowed and integrated these wine-cask influences seamlessly, creating a whisky of considerable depth and refinement. Expect a complex, warming finish with lingering sweetness. A collector's bottle for those drawn to unusual cask finishes and the character that three decades of ageing develops.

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ABV

44.8%

Age

33 yr

Style

Single

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Glenglassaugh 33 Year Old 1978 - Madeira Style Wine Cask Finish is a 33-year-old single malt from Glenglassaugh (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 44.8% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — dried fruit, toasted, cooked fruit, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

This 33-year-old Glenglassaugh spent its final years finishing in Madeira casks, imparting distinctive dried fruit, ginger, and citrus notes to the Highland spirit's natural character. The extended maturation period has mellowed and integrated these wine-cask influences seamlessly, creating a whisky of considerable depth and refinement. Expect a complex, warming finish with lingering sweetness. A collector's bottle for those drawn to unusual cask finishes and the character that three decades of ageing develops.

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