G&M Rare Old Glencraig 1975

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Distilled in 1975 and matured in Refill American Oak Hogsheads the whisky was bottled in 2012 at 37 years of age and 46%. Only 3 bottles coming to KWM. Glencraig is not a distillery, but a single malt distilled between 1958 and 1981 at Glenburgie Distillery.

Producer's Tasting Note

"Aroma Sweet and fruity with tropical fruit and sweet vanilla notes. A spicy edge with charred oak and orange peel aromas. Taste Dry and earthy initially with a subtle spiciness, hints of dark chocolate, and orange zest. Aroma with Water Floral aromas with Parma Violets and a refreshing lemon and lime citrus note. Taste with Water Cedarwood with lime zest and a floral edge, Parma Violet. Body Medium with a pleasant complexity. Finish Medium; smooth and fruity."

About Glencraig Whisky (From Gordon Macphail)

"Glencraig is the name of the spirit briefly distilled by the Glenburgie Distillery for twenty-three years, between 1958 and 1981. This spirit is unique and unusual as it was distilled using the now exceptionally rare Lomond stills. Lomond stills differ from a standard pot still; their swan neck is cylindrical in shape and the addition of a water jacket at the top controls the amount of reflux during distillation. As the characteristics of the whisky differed to that of Glenburgie, the producers named it Glencraig, after the production director at the time, William Craig. A noteworthy fact, Mr Craig is one of a few people to have a single malt whisky named after them. We continue to nurture these casks and bottle this spirit in our 'Rare Old' range."

700 ml