Glencraig 1975 Rare Old

Glencraig 38 Year Old 1976 vintage Speyside single malt Scotch whisky. Lot #R0/12/02 Matured in Refill American Hogshead, bottled by 2012 Gordon & MacPahil for the Rare Old series.

Glencraig Scotch was distilled using the Lomond stills at Glenburgie distillery between 1958 & 1981.

Glenburgie

Glenburgie Distillery was established near Forres in Scotland’s Speyside whisky region by John Paul in 1829. Equipped with two pot stills until 1958 when two Lomond stills were installed and two malt whiskies were produced, Glenburgie from the pot stills and Glencraig from the Lomond stills. The Lomond stills were removed in 1981 and replaced with two pot stills. Glenburgie Distillery is now producing malt whisky from pot six stills.

Nose: Sweet and fruity with tropical fruit and sweet vanilla notes. A Spicy edge with charred oak and orange peel aromas.

Taste: Dry and earthy initially on the palate, with a subtle spiciness, hints of dark chocolate and orange zest.