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| Convalmore (closed) |
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| Region | Highlands |
| District | Speyside (Dufftown) |
| Water source | in Conval Hills |
| Neighbours | Glenfiddich, The Balvenie, Mortlach, Glendullan |
| Owner | William Grant & Sons Ltd |
| Address | Dufftown, Banffshire, AB55 4BD |
| History | 1894 : established by Convalmore-Glenlivet Distillers Co
Ltd 1906 : taken over by James Buchanan 1909 : renovated after a fire 1925 : DCL 1985 : sold 1992 : bought by William Grant & Sons but only used as storage (for the Balvenie). |
| House Style | Viscous, malty and fruity. |
| Herkomst | Conval Hills |
| Independent Bottler | Gordon & MacPhail |
| Information |
PREVIOUS DISTILLERY BOTTLINGS
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Convalmore - Natural Cask Strength - 28 year old - 57,9% Distilled in 1977 and bottled in 2005. Limited to 3300 bottles. Colour: Rich deep gold. Nose: Cream soda sweetness punctuated by gluey hints. Palate: Smooth, slightly drying. Hot and a little salty. Pastis. Mint. Finish: Medium long with a touch of smoky menthol in the aftertase. |
INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM GORDON & MACPHAIL
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Convalmore 1981 - Connoisseurs Choice - 40% Cask: Refill Sherry Casks. Colour: Bright gold. Nose: Sweet, spicy aromas and hints of oak. Some perfumed notes and a little smokiness. Palate: Smoky with dry sherry notes. Green, leafy grass cuttings with a toasted oak element. Finish: Dry - slight smokiness. |
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Convalmore 1960 -
Rare Old - 40% Cask: Refill Sherry Hogsheads. Colour: Golden. Nose: Sweet tropical fruits - pineapple, kiwi fruits and hints of peaches. Cedar wood - cigar boxes, slightly resinous. Palate: Smoky with oak and cedar notes. Some ripe fruit flavours and a green leafy note. Finish: Dry - hint of smoke. |
