The Lonach Collection / 1969, 38 Years Old

The Lonach Collection

Glen Grant

1969, 38 Years Old

ABV 51.7%
REVIEWED Issue 75

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Specifications

Brand: Glen Grant, Duncan Taylor, The Lonach Collection
Expression: 1969, 38 Years Old
Type: Scotland Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 38 years old
Year of bottling: 2008
ABV: 51.7%
Country/Region: Scotland / Speyside
Bottling type: Independent Bottling
Bottled by: Duncan Taylor

Awards

Recommended
Issue 75

Tasting notes

Taster Rob Allanson

Nose: Autumnal leaves, figgy, those tobacco notes come out again, toasted marshmallows and a suggestion of leather.
Palate: A great spiced wave grips the tongue hinting at maturity, herbs mix in there too.
Finish: Odd this one almost vanishes leaving a tingling sherry and floral note.
Comment: Still able to lay you out in one hit, but what a way to go down.

8.5

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Fruity. It’s like making marmalade then sealing the jars with wax. Some allspice and clove then marzipan and toffee. A classic example of a mature malt.
Palate: Rasps and coal dust then dried lavender, sage and heather blossom. The waxiness returns with water. Vibrant but obviously aged.
Finish: Seems to vapourise at the end leaving memories of orchid, honeysuckle and spice.
Comment: This is quite a ride and one well worth taking. I’m enjoying this!

8.3

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