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Distillery : Glenglassaugh - Highlands
Pedro Ximénez Octave Cask
Independent Bottling
By Franck Debernardi
Limited Edition
Single Cask
Bottled in 2019
Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured, Cask Strength
Totally Unpeated
In 2008, the Glenglassaugh distillery reopened after a 22-year hiatus. Owned at the time by Russian investors anxious to get their money back, some casks were sold to private individuals to age in the distillery's cellars. Franck Debernardi is an enlightened whisky enthusiast and founder of the tasting group La Cave de Cobalt. A collector for decades, he seized the opportunity and buy his own 50-litre Octave dask. He decided to bottle it in 2019, after 6 years of maturation. 65 bottles were produced.
Let's Taste It :
The nose is woody, with a drizzle of apricots, and quince purée. Peach, an ounce of smoke. In the background, raisins, vanilla bean, leather and caramel. Very pleasant palate, on light fruits, apricot blends with white grapes and pear, it is very sweet. Quickly, the spices rise, quite strong, paprika, nutmeg, cumin. The finish is beautiful, long as it should be, charcoal, sandy earth, pepper. Woody hints at the end, with a slight freshness. Leaves of mint.
In Short,
A good Glenglassaugh if you ask me. Very influenced by wood and fruit compote. On the other hand, I did not feel the small iodine and salty note that I like from this distillery, except perhaps in the final. It remains a pleasant whisky to drink. You have to get in touch with Franck Debernardi in order to get some copies, he told me that he had about 15 left.
Score : 88
To Be Listened While Sipping :
The Psychedelic Furs - Highwire Days
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