G&M Glenlochy 1979

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Exclusive in Canada to Kensington Wine Market, this is only the 2nd bottling of Glenlochy we've ever had at our shop. Bottled at 46% in a Refill Sherry Hogshead from Gordon & MacPhail's "Rare Old" collection. Only 9 bottles have come into the market. Bottled in 2012 at 33 years of age, Glenlochy is one of the rarest closed distilleries.

Distiller's Tasting Note

Nose: Campino boiled sweets and fresh apple pie. Freshly cut green grass and driftwood aromas.

Palate: Initially sweet and salty - toasted digestive biscuits, with a hint of smoke.

Glenlochy Distillery (courtesy of Gordon & MacPhail)

"Glenlochy was built in 1898 by the Glenlochy - Fort William Distillery Co Ltd, founded by David McAndie of Nairn. Glenlochy was in production until 1919, it then fell silent, apart from a short period during 1925. Thomas Rankin, a local car hirer, bought the distillery in 1937 but it was not long before he sold in onto Train and McIntyre. Train and McIntyre then transferred it to their subsidiary Associated Scottish Distillers Ltd, who acquired Bruichladdich, Benromach, Fettercairn, Glenesk, Glenury Royal and Strathdee distilleries around the same time. In 1953 Train and McIntyre was acquired by DCL. Glenlochy was in production until 1983. In 1992 the site was then sold to West Coast Inns Ltd, and made into a hotel complex."

700 ml