Old Malt Cask Glenglassaugh 30 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 58 by Dave Broom and Arthur Motley.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose Acetone, a hint of glue, bubblegum. Is your name Ester by any chance? Very grassy. After the volatiles fly off you’re left with (cloudy) apple juice, marzipan, gooseberry jam and light oak. Palate Good layering of fruits. You can almost feel the velvet skin of the apricot as it slides over the tongue. Creamy. Finish Soft with a slight tart note. Comment Another whose palate runs counter to its nose.

Arthur Motley Nose Gala melon, struck flint and warm bread. Watermelon and pear drops. Borders on that over-chemically esters board-marker note. Palate Fruity (melons and pears), fruit salad chews, then bone dry. Finish Bourbon-like woodiness, and more dryness. Comment Some delightful fruity elements but ultimately dominated by woodiness. Don’t attempt if you don’t like dry whisky!