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23rd January 2024 |
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Glenglassaugh
Distillery has released The Serpentine
Coastal Cask Collection; a collection of
old and rare cask bottlings dating back
to the 1970s. The Collection launches
with three expressions a Glenglassaugh
1974 48 Year Old, 1973 49 Year Old and
1972 51 Year Old.
Nestled on the tranquil north east coast
of the Scottish Highlands, Glenglassaugh
Distillery has unveiled a series of old
and rare cask bottling's hailing from the
1970s.
Named after the precious serpentine marble
found in the cliffs surrounding
Glenglassaugh Distillery, The Serpentine
Coastal Cask Collection debuts with
three old and rare expressions. Each of
these, drawn from a single cask and
uniquely numbered, boasts an age
exceeding 48 years, encapsulating the
coastal essence of Highland whisky.
Having remained dormant for over two
decades, Glenglassaugh emerged as a
hidden treasure on Scotland's rugged
north east coast in 2008. During
its slumber, the distillery had quietly
stored an exceptional assortment of
casks in its coastal warehouses, with
some maturing for more than five
decades. Three of these remarkably rare
single casks will be globally accessible
come spring.
True to the character of all
Glenglassaugh offerings, the spirit is
said to have been intricately influenced by the elements
of land and sea. Each cask promises its
own extraordinarily unique sensory journey, unveiling
diverse facets of the distillery's
coastal identity and heritage.
Rachel Barrie, Master Blender at
Glenglassaugh Distillery, said: "The
legacy of our most sought after casks
date back to the 1970s when these
precious liquids were first laid down,
patiently harnessing rich natural colour
and sublime character, naturally forming
the apex of our single malt whisky.
"It is extremely rare to find casks
which have been left to mature in
coastal locations for such a long period
of time, and our warehouses, perched on
cliffs overlooking Sandend Bay, have
acted as the custodians of this old and
rare liquid for over five decades. These
casks give a unique insight into the
nature of whisky making at the
distillery before it was closed and
capture a moment in time like few other
expressions can."
The inaugural first three
single casks released in the
Glenglassaugh Serpentine Collection are:
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Glenglassaugh 48 Year Old Serpentine Coastal Cask Review
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Cask Number: 1863,
Aleatico Red Wine Barrique, Distilled
28th May 1974. bottled at 46.1% ABV, RRP
£7,500
Producer's
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Enticing
waves of soft blueberry, peach and
tamarind on a base of meringue and
gently salted pistachio cream.
Taste: A
delicious melange of mouthwatering
blackberry, lychee and raspberry infused
with passionfruit and sea salt
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Glenglassaugh 49 Year Old Serpentine Coastal Cask Review
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Cask Number: 5640,
Bourbon Barrel, distilled 9th November
1973. bottled at 42.1% ABV, RRP
£8,300
Producer's
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Exotic
fruit elixir with guava, white peach and
coconut cream carried on a sultry
gorse-infused ocean breeze.
Taste: Silken
waves of tropical sun-drenched fruit
envelope the palate in a papaya, passion
fruit and guava caress.
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Glenglassaugh 51 Year Old Serpentine Coastal Cask Review
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Cask Number: 1723,
Oloroso Sherry Puncheon, distilled
25th October 1972. will be bottled at an
estimated 44.2% ABV, RRP
£10,600
Producer's
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Sun-dried
raisin, blood orange preserve and
maraschino cherry, with sandalwood,
spiced vetiver and sea salt.
Taste: Enveloping
waves of raisin balsamic, blackberry jus
and salted treacle infused with orange
and sloe syrup.
Master Blender Rachel Barrie has
curated the casks featured in The
Serpentine Collection, which, following
its exclusive launch in Singapore
yesterday, January 22, 2024, will be
globally available through allocation.
Singapore was selected for its distinct
coastal qualities and cultural resonance
with single malt Scotch whisky.
Throughout the year, a limited number of
casks will be introduced to augment the
collection.
The Glenglassaugh Serpentine Coastal
Cask Collection will be available from specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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