Glen Albyn 26 Year Old 1974 (cask 1586) - First Cask
- Distillery
- Glen Albyn
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £295
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Tobacco, Leathery, Oily
- Description
- Glen Albyn closed decades ago, making this 1974 distillate a window into a silent Highland distillery; aged 26 years and bottled by First Cask, it represents a rare opportunity to taste whisky from a lost producer.
Similar bottles to Glen Albyn 26 Year Old 1974 (cask 1586) - First Cask
Same price range with overlapping tasting notes:
- Glen Albyn 26 Year Old 1974 (cask 1586) - First Cask vs Johnnie Walker Premier — Johnnie Walker, £199, 5.0★ · Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood, Chocolate
- Glen Albyn 26 Year Old 1974 (cask 1586) - First Cask vs Highland Park 24 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) — Highland Park, £209.95, 5.0★ · Smokey, Sherried, Honey, Old Wood
- Glen Albyn 26 Year Old 1974 (cask 1586) - First Cask vs BenRiach 15 Year Old 1999 (cask 9150) - Pedro Ximénez Sherry Finish — Benriach, £299, 5.0★ · Sherried, Dried Fruit, Honey, Vanilla
Different style alternatives to Glen Albyn 26 Year Old 1974 (cask 1586) - First Cask
Same price range with a contrasting flavour profile:
- Glen Albyn 26 Year Old 1974 (cask 1586) - First Cask vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts — Teaninich, £344.14, 5.0★ · Hay-like, Leafy, Malt Extract, Vegetative
- Glen Albyn 26 Year Old 1974 (cask 1586) - First Cask vs Pittyvaich 12 Year Old - Flora and Fauna — Pittyvaich, £350, 5.0★ · Toasted, Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract
- Glen Albyn 26 Year Old 1974 (cask 1586) - First Cask vs The GlenDronach 12 Year Old - Sauternes Cask Finish — GlenDronach, £299, 5.0★ · Sherried, Vanilla, Honey, Cooked Fruit
No ratings yet
My Rating
Tap to rate
✦ Neatly Summary
Glen Albyn 26 Year Old 1974 (cask 1586) - First Cask is a 26-year-old single malt from Glen Albyn (Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, tobacco, leathery, oily. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glen Albyn closed decades ago, making this 1974 distillate a window into a silent Highland distillery; aged 26 years and bottled by First Cask, it represents a rare opportunity to taste whisky from a lost producer.
Community Tasting Notes
No community notes yet. Sign in to add yours.
Neatly may earn a commission · Prices may vary
Similar taste profile
Questions & Answers