{"title":"Glenesk Distillery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlenesk Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, established in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1896\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a former \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eflax bleaching works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the banks of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiver Esk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Scotland’s prestigious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighland whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e region, was originally named \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighland Esk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and founded by Dundee wine merchant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Ingles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This historic distillery specialized in producing high-quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emalt whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e until \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1938\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when it transitioned to using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoffey stills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and was subsequently renamed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMontrose Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1964\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Glenesk reverted to traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epot stills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and underwent another rebranding to become \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHillside Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, operating with four stills until its closure in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1985\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Demolished in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1996\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Glenesk is now remembered as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elost Highland distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with its rare single malt whiskies highly prized and available through the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail Rare Old\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e range. Glenesk Distillery remains a significant part of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScotland’s whisky heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, captivating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhisky enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecollectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e worldwide with its enduring legacy and contribution to the rich tapestry of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighland malt whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"glenesk-1984-vintage-connoisseurs-choice","title":"Glenesk 1984 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon \u0026 MacPhail","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eGlenesk 1984 Connoisseurs Choice is a rare and highly collectible Highland single malt Scotch whisky from the closed \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGlenesk Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, bottled by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for their iconic Connoisseurs Choice series. Distilled in 1984—the final year of production at the distillery—and matured in refill sherry hogsheads, this historic expression was bottled in 2008, offering a unique glimpse into one of Scotland’s lost whisky makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eGlenesk remains one of the more elusive silent distilleries, making surviving casks increasingly scarce and sought after. Refill sherry maturation allows the spirit’s natural character to evolve with subtle oak influence, creating a beautifully balanced whisky that combines gentle fruit, spice, and aged complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eWhy We Think You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vh4loc\" data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eRare Highland single malt Scotch whisky from the closed \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGlenesk Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tfyg74\" data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eDistilled 1984 (final year of production), bottled 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"evcajq\" data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eMatured in refill sherry hogsheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fl78n\" data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eBottled by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGordon \u0026amp; MacPhail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for the Connoisseurs Choice series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"smy450\" data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eA rare opportunity to experience a lost Scottish distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i5cnx\" data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eIncreasingly collectible vintage whisky with historic significance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1913\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Glenesk 1984 Connoisseurs Choice is a fascinating and increasingly scarce single malt, offering depth, balance, and a tangible connection to Scotland’s whisky heritage. 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