Glenglassaugh 42 Year Old 1973 Rare Cask (2015) Bottle #1

Name: Glenglassaugh 42 Year Old 1973 Rare Cask (2015) Bottle #1
Brand: Glenglassaugh
Price: 900.0 GBP
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Savour a marriage of coastal Highland elegance and rare Crimean wine cask magic with Glenglassaugh 42 Year Old – 1973 Rare Cask (bottled 2015). Read more

Glenglassaugh 42 Year Old 1973 Rare Cask (2015) Bottle #1

£900.00 GBP

£750.00 ex VAT

Sale Sold out

Bottle Information

Bottler: Distillery

Cask: #1865

Cask Type: Crimean Massandra Aleatico Hogshead

Type: Single Malt

Volume: 70cl

Region: Highland

Vintage: 1973

Age: 42 Year Old

ABV: 40.5%

No. of bottles: 175

Tasting Notes

Nose: Perfumed waves of rose-petal syrup, wild strawberry conserve and Manuka honey drift over wax-polished oak, soft sea-spray and a hint of candied orange peel. Palate: Velvet layers of raspberry coulis, Turkish delight and vanilla fudge glide across the tongue, balanced by liquorice root, ginger spice and a subtle coastal salinity. Finish: Long, warming and satin-smooth—lingering notes of rose-hip jam, toasted almond, gentle oak tannin and a final whisper of salted caramel.

Savour a marriage of coastal Highland elegance and rare Crimean wine cask magic with Glenglassaugh 42 Year Old – 1973 Rare Cask (bottled 2015). Distilled during the distillery’s revered “seaside seventies” and laid to rest in Massandra Aleatico Hogshead #1865, this venerable single malt slumbered for forty-two years before bottling in September 2015. Just 175 individually numbered bottles were released—this being Bottle #1. Un‐coloured, non-chill-filtered and at natural cask strength, it unveils an extraordinary fusion of Glenglassaugh’s honey-malt purity, shoreline brine and Aleatico’s fragrant, red-berry richness.

Why We Think You’ll Love It:

Single-cask rarity from Massandra Aleatico Hogshead #1865—only 175 bottles worldwide, with this edition numbered #1.
42 years beside Sandend Bay marry Glenglassaugh’s maritime malt with exotic floral-berry sweetness from the Aleatico dessert-wine cask.
Bottled at natural cask strength, non-chill-filtered and natural colour, preserving every layer of aroma, texture and coastal complexity.
A collector’s masterpiece showcasing the distillery’s prowess in pairing mature spirit with uniquely seasoned casks for unparalleled depth.

Own a piece of Glenglassaugh history with this majestic 42-year-old—where fragrant Aleatico allure meets windswept Highland maturity in an unforgettable, ultra-rare dram.

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The Distillery

Glenglassaugh Distillery, a prestigious Highland malt whisky distillery, is beautifully situated at Sandend Bay near Portsoy on the scenic Banffshire coast. Boasting breathtaking views north over the Moray Firth and the North Sea, Glenglassaugh is one of the few truly coastal Highland distilleries in Scotland, offering a unique maritime influence to its whisky. Established by James Moir and officially opened in 1875, the distillery has a rich heritage in Scotch whisky production. In 1959, Glenglassaugh underwent substantial rebuilding and successfully reopened in 1960, only to face closure in 1986. Demonstrating remarkable resilience, the distillery resumed operations in December 2008 and is now proudly owned by Brown-Forman of America. Today, Glenglassaugh continues to craft exceptional single malt Scotch whiskies, blending traditional distilling techniques with modern innovation, making it a beloved choice among whisky enthusiasts and collectors worldwide. Whether admired for its stunning coastal location or its dedication to quality, Glenglassaugh Distillery remains a cornerstone of Scotland’s esteemed whisky landscape.

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