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Glen Albyn (demolished) NEDERLANDS
Region Highlands
District Speyside (Inverness)
Water source Loch Ness
Neighbours  
Address Telford Street,, Inverness,
Invernesshire, IV3 5LD
History 1846 : established by James Sutherland
1917 : Closed – used as a US Naval base during WWI
1920 : Acquired by Mackinlays & Birnie (of Glen Mhor distillery)
1972 : DCL acquired Glen Albyn and Glen Mhor
1983 : closed
1988 : Distillery demolished to make place for a supermarket
House Style Light, floral and fruity.
Independent Bottler Gordon & MacPhail
Rare Malts
Signatory
Vintage Malt Whisky Company
Information  

INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM GORDON & MACPHAIL

 Glen Albyn 1975 - Gordon & MacPhail - 30 year old - 46%
Chillfiltered.
Cask:
Sherry.
Colour:

Nose:
Sweet, fresh fruits - cherries and plums. Slightly oily with a phenolic, peaty edge. Hints of old mahogany furniture and teak oil.
Palate:
Sweet initially with floral, dry grass flavours. Slightly salty - driftwood. Roasted malt notes and a little peat smoke.
Finish:
Earthy with some peat.
Glen Albyn 1974 - Connoisseurs Choice - 46%
Cask:
 Refill Sherry Butts.
Colour:
Yellow.
Nose:
Cereal notes with some smoky elements and hints of dry grass.
Palate:
Some sweetness with cereal and tobacco leaf flavours.
Finish:
Floral & husky.

Glen Albyn 1966 - Gordon & MacPhail - 43%
Cask:
 Refill Sherry Hogsheads.
Colour:
Orange gold.
Nose:
Rich fruit aromas laced with spices - cloves and cinnamon. Some sweet floral elements - reminiscent of “Edinburgh Rock” and “Odd Fellows”.
Palate:
Charred oak with hints of citrus oils and an almond nuttiness. Floral, fragrant flavours slowly develop.
Finish:
Sherry wood.

INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM RARE MALTS

 Glen Albyn 1975 - Rare Malts -  26 year old - 54,8%
Colour:
Primrose yellow.
Nose:
Very aromatic, soap.
Palate:
Buttery, smooth character.
Finish:
Explosive bitter finish..

INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM SIGNATORY

Glen Albyn 1974 - Signatory Cask Strength - 31 year old - 56,7%
Cask:

Colour:

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Palate:

Finish: