Glenglassaugh 35 years 1978 - 2014 #1803

Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bottler Distillery bottling

Distillery / brand Glenglassaugh

Range Rare Cask Release - Batch 1

Country Scotland

Region Highlands

Content Size 0.7 liter

Alc/vol 41.6%

Age 35 years

Distilled 06-10-1978

Bottled 02-2014

Cask number 1803

Cask type Sherry Hogshead Finish

Number of bottles 351

Flavour Profiles Mature and complex

EAN 5060193841885

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Glenglassaugh 35 years 1978 - 2014 #1803

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Rich antique gold.

Nose: golden sultanas and touches of soft ripped mint evolve to hints of dried apricot, ripe peach and mandarin.

Palate: Caramelised apple and pear drizzled with a spiced golden syrup soften to gentle, warm toasted oak, zest of lime and barley sugar candies.

Glenglassaugh Distillery

Glenglassaugh Distillery is located on the scenic coast of the Moray Firth, near the village of Portsoy in the Scottish Highlands. Founded in 1875 by Colonel James Moir, Glenglassaugh has a rich history marked by several periods of closure and revival.

A specific feature of Glenglassaugh is the use of pure water from the Glassaugh Burn, which contributes to the fresh and lively character of their whiskies. Glenglassaugh whiskies are known for their fruity and floral notes, often combined with a subtle spiciness and honey.

After a long closure, the distillery was revived in 2008, leading to a revival of their traditional production methods and a focus on quality. The whiskies are matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and sherry casks, making for a complex and balanced taste experience. Glenglassaugh Distillery remains a beloved name among whisky lovers and valued for its dedication to craftsmanship.

Glenglassaugh Distillery stands between Portsoy and Sandend Bay on the northern coast of Aberdeenshire. It was founded in 1875 by local entrepreneur Colonel James Moir beside the Glassaugh Burn. Following his death, the business changed hands several times, and production ceased in 1907. Highland Distilleries revived the site in 1959, constructing a modern production building. This second working period lasted until 1986, after which only the warehouses remained in use.

A new group of investors began restoring Glenglassaugh in 2008, and spirit flowed from the stills again that December. The BenRiach Distillery Company acquired it in 2013; three years later, Glenglassaugh, BenRiach and GlenDronach passed to Brown-Forman. In 2023, the range was rebuilt around the distillery’s coastal identity. Glenglassaugh is distinguished by mineral-rich water from the Glassaugh Spring and maturation in original dunnage warehouses close to the North Sea. Since 2025, it has operated under a shared production model with BenRiach, combining periods of distillation with occasional silent seasons.