Single Malt
Scotland
Whisky 1901
1 Jan 1988
1 Jan 2024
14483
Whisky 1901 delivers this mighty single malt from Glenburgie as the inaugural release in The Collection. Distilled in October 1988, the whisky spent the next 35 years slumbering in a single bourbon barrel, yielding 263 bottles when it was opened in 2024.
Aromas of vanilla and butterscotch lead the way and sit alongside luscious, juicy tropical fruit such as peach and pineapple. Underneath are further aromas of green apple, hazelnut praline and crème brulee. Hints of earthy spice, especially white pepper, and cinnamon bark, linger in the background alongside toasted oak, almond oil and faint aromas of candle wax and blackcurrant.
On the palate this whisky feels soft and oily in texture. The mouthfeel is superbly structured with plenty of body, depth, and complexity. Fruity notes are to the fore with peach compote, apricot jam, and baked green apple evident. Further sweetness is provided with notes of milk chocolate, vanilla fudge, and toffee. There are also hints of golden syrup, blackcurrant leaf and tarte tatin.
Savoury elements add balance in the form of delicate baking spices, especially cinnamon and clove, and fresh gingerbread. A pinch of cocoa powder accentuates further notes of charred oak and dusty cigar box.
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