Glentauchers 1979, Private Collection Cask #5331

Encapsulating the very essence of their philosophy, Private Collection comprises a truly exceptional and unique collection of greatly-aged single malts from little-known, and closed distilleries in Scotland.

This release comes from Glentauchers Distillery
Distilled: 7th June 1979
Bottled: 21st April 2021
Cask Type: Refill American Hogshead
Cask No: 5331
Outturn: 198 bottles

Tasting notes:
Colour: Golden

Nose: Aromas of vanilla pod lead to seville orange peel and soft flambéed bananas. Baked apple and rich pineapple undertones develop.

Taste: Sweet red apple and flavours of poached pear combine with mature oak, roasted cashews and grapefruit come to the fore, balanced by soft white pepper.

Finish: A light and delicate finish with lingering notes of tropical fruit.