Glenlochy 1979 (Bottled 2015) (RO/15/02) - Rare Old (Gordon & MacPhail) Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML

This is a Glenlochy 1979 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. The R0/15/02 expression was released in 2015 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Rare Old series, with just 213 bottles filled at 46% ABV.

Glenlochy 1979 (Bottled 2015) (RO/15/02) - Rare Old (Gordon & MacPhail) Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Dried apricot, pear, honey, orange marmalade, vanilla, wax, almonds, sweet malt, dried flowers, and polished oak.

Palate: Rich dried fruits, honey, caramel, vanilla, orange zest, toasted almonds, gentle baking spices, waxy malt, and mature oak with a silky texture.

Finish: Long and refined, with lingering dried fruit, honey, orange peel, vanilla, wax, toasted nuts, gentle spice, and polished oak.

Distillery Information

The Glenlochy distillery sits in Fort William, on the banks of the River Nevis and amongst the foothills of the mountain from whence the river falls. The whisky distillery was founded in 1898 by David McAndie as the Glenlochy-Fort William Distillery Company Ltd and the building was thoroughly modern. The modus operandi was one of maximum efficiency; everything fitted into the distillery was designed to save labour and as such a comparatively small workforce was employed. The Glenlochy distillery was founded following the whisky boom of the 19th century. Indeed, many a distillery was established at this time. Though several disitlleries closed shortly after, Glenlochy remained blissfully intact until the onset of the First World War when it too shut. The whisky distillery reopened five years later and then closed for almost a decade until 1937, when Train and MacIntrye Ltd acquired the company. Just before reopening, the distillery was owned by Thomas Leslie Rankin who used the buildings for his motor hire business. In 1953, Train and MacIntrye Ltd were bought out by Distillers Company Ltd. The whisky distillery was subsequently transferred to Scottish Malt Distillers who closed it in 1968.

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