Scotch Highlands distiller Glenglassaugh has announced the release of one of its oldest and rarest expressions: the 50 Years Old.
Matured in the distillery's coastal warehouses overlooking Sandend Bay, this single malt expression has been bottled from a single Pedro Ximénez sherry cask. Just 264 bottles are being made available, each of which comes in a bespoke presentation box.
The liquid was selected by Glenglassaugh master blender Rachel Barrie, who learned to surf along the same stretch of Scottish coastline. She said: "A lot can happen in half a century, and this whisky has seen many important milestones whilst maturing in our warehouses – from the distillery being lost then revived 13 years ago to the release of its first core range celebrating its youthful spirit.
"Offering a deep and seductive sweetness, the 50 Years Old's flavour profile ranges from caramelised pear to soft exotic cherries; almond and refined oak beautifully intertwine to present a symphony of tropical notes on a gentle ocean breeze with rolling waves of flavour, which intensify and evolve with each sip.
"It's a privilege to unveil this premium bottling to whisky fans around the world at the beginning of a new chapter for Glenglassaugh celebrating both new and old."
The Glenglassaugh 50 Years Old (40.1% ABV) will be available across select international markets in Europe and Asia from June 2021.
Matured in the distillery's coastal warehouses overlooking Sandend Bay, this single malt expression has been bottled from a single Pedro Ximénez sherry cask. Just 264 bottles are being made available, each of which comes in a bespoke presentation box.
The liquid was selected by Glenglassaugh master blender Rachel Barrie, who learned to surf along the same stretch of Scottish coastline. She said: "A lot can happen in half a century, and this whisky has seen many important milestones whilst maturing in our warehouses – from the distillery being lost then revived 13 years ago to the release of its first core range celebrating its youthful spirit.
"Offering a deep and seductive sweetness, the 50 Years Old's flavour profile ranges from caramelised pear to soft exotic cherries; almond and refined oak beautifully intertwine to present a symphony of tropical notes on a gentle ocean breeze with rolling waves of flavour, which intensify and evolve with each sip.
"It's a privilege to unveil this premium bottling to whisky fans around the world at the beginning of a new chapter for Glenglassaugh celebrating both new and old."
The Glenglassaugh 50 Years Old (40.1% ABV) will be available across select international markets in Europe and Asia from June 2021.
