Glenglassaugh
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenglassaugh Distillery Portsoy
Banffshire Scotland AD45 2SQ
Tel: +44 1261 842 367
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 The
Glenglassaugh Distillery was founded in 1875 by general store
owner, James Moir who was in need of a whisky supplier. Not
only would Moir benefit from this distillery, but due to the
need for barley, local farmers would benefit as well. Glenglassaugh
Distillery is situated between the Spey and Deveron River
and near the fishing village of Portsoy. The views seen from
the distillery of Scotland’s Moray Firth is fabulous.
Glenglassaugh was purchased by Robertson and Baxter for £10,000
in 1892 and was then sold to Highland Distillers the same
year for a £5000 profit. The Robertson family was responsible
for the founding of Highland Distillers back in 1887 and in
1999, Edrington acquired Highland along with its powerful
brands The Famous Grouse, The
Macallan and Highland Park. Glenglassaugh, which
was always in demand by blenders, was a big contributor to
these powerful brands as well as to Cutty
Sark and Lang's.
Portsoy Fishing Village
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Glenglassaugh
was seldom released as a single malt although Highland Distillers
did occasionally release it to foreign markets. Each Glenglassaugh
bottling can offer unique aromas and flavours which include
citrus, fruit, liquorice and florals. The vintages from 1960
and 1961 have a consistent sweet and salty distinctive taste.
The result is a balance of a clear coastal taste and a suggested
flavor of sweetness.
The Glenglassaugh Distillery was mothballed in 1986. Since
Glenglassaugh single malts were not widely available, the
have become more rare and exclusive. |
GLENGLASSAUGH
1986
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY |
GLENGLASSAUGH
THE FAMILY SILVER
1973 SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY |
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Undiluted
Nose: Fruity - apples and bananas. Sweet with
aromatic aromas - cedar wood.
Palate: Sweet initially with malty, toasted flavours.
Some smokiness together with a tannic fruitiness (apple skins).
Diluted
Nose: Rich fruitiness. Hint of sweetness - milk
chocolate, roasted malt and hessian aromas.
Palate: Smoky with floral and dry grass notes.
Drying, peppery and spicy.
Finish: Dry - slightly salty.
--Gordon & Macphail Tasting Notes |
Nose:
Complete, slightly warm, fresh, some peat, a little sour.
Flavour: Salty, oily, herbs, sweet.
Body: Slightly dry, smooth, lasts quite a long
time in the background.
Comments: A very well balanced whisky.
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Glenglassaugh Whisky Distillery
The Glenglassaugh Distillery |
The
Glenglassie Distillery which was founded in 1875 produced
a seaside malt. It was closed from 1907 until 1931 and then
again from 1936 until 1959. Although whisky production ceased,
barley was still malted at Glenglassaugh for use at other
distilleries owned by Highland Distillers. In 1960, Glenglassive
was rebuilt and doubled the size of its stills - which doubled
production. Two washbacks were also added
The peat used by the distillery was found locally and the
barley was grown on an 80 acre nearby farm - which was owned
by Glenglassaugh. The water source for distillation has always
been from the River Glassaguh and for a long, the distillery
utilized the fast flow of this river for power.
The Glenglassaugh buildings are functional and unremarkable
in appearance, yet this distillery has been closed since 1986.
It does not appear it will open any time in the near future.
Glenglassaugh does not offer a visitor centre. |
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