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This Glenesk 26 Year Old 1981 Rare Auld is a rare Highland single malt Scotch whisky from the long-lost Glenesk distillery. Distilled in 1981 and bottled in August 2007 by Duncan Taylor, this exceptional expression hails from a single sherry butt #934, yielding just 439 individually numbered bottles for the Rare Auld series.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • From the closed Glenesk distillery, silent since 1985—now a genuine piece of whisky history.

  • Matured in a single sherry cask, imparting deep character and complexity.

  • Part of the esteemed Duncan Taylor Rare Auld collection.

  • Only 439 bottles released, making this a sought-after collectible for connoisseurs and historians alike.

A dignified dram from a bygone era, this Glenesk captures the essence of a lost Highland style—refined, richly sherried, and unmistakably rare.

Bottle Information

Bottler: Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky
Cask Type: sherry butt
Cask #: #934
ABV: 59.00%
Type: Single Malt Scotch
Region: Highland
Age: 26 Year Old
Vintage: 1981
Volume: 70cl

Tasting Notes

Nose Fragrant notes of toffee apple, dried figs, and polished oak, layered with hints of cinnamon, tobacco, and old leather. Palate Silky and rich with flavours of stewed orchard fruits, dark chocolate, walnut, and spiced plum, balanced by a sherried warmth. Finish Long and elegant, with echoes of fruitcake, nutmeg, and a whisper of antique wood smoke.
Glenesk
Cask #934

Glenesk 26 Year Old 1981 Duncan Taylor Rare Auld

Regular price £900.00 GBP
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£750.00 GBP ex VAT

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