Glen Albyn 1979 - The Recollection Series #2 "Private Collection" G&M, 700ml

The ‘Private Collection’ features a truly exceptional and unique range of greatly aged single malts from a mixture of celebrated, little-known, and now closed distilleries across Scotland.

Glen Albyn was distilled in 1979, matured in a First fill Sherry puncheon and bottled in 2023 from cask #3857 at 56.4% ABV. Bottled under the Private Collection Series and the Recollection Series #2.

Only 142 hand-blown crystal decanters have been produced.

Glen Albyn Distillery has weathered turbulent waters almost from its founding in 1846. Built in Inverness, on the site of a brewery, Glen Albyn distilled until a devastating fire in November 1849 forced its closure. Up and running again in 1850, the distillery fell silent within its first decade; by 1866, the site had been transformed into a flour mill. Glen Albyn Distillery’s life was renewed in 1884 when it was purchase and rebuilt by Grigor & Co. Glen Albyn Distillery soon developed into a lucrative business with an estimated output of 75,000 gallons of spirit produced yearly. This single malt Scotch whisky was condensed using very unusual ‘D’ shaped worm tubs; these increased the cooling efficiency and adding to the flavour of its distinctive spirit. In 1983, along with a host of other distilleries, Glen Albyn was mothballed and eventually demolished and developed into a grocery store. 

Nose: Wonderfully rich. Aromas of juicy black cherries and intense orange peel transform into velvety milk chocolate. Sweet toffee comes to the fore alongside mature oak with fragrant lavender.

Palate: Creamy with hints of white pepper and Sherried stewed fruits. Sweet baked apple flavours with autumnal spice - cinnamon and aniseed with a slight menthol edge.

Finish: Delicate cinnamon and baked apple notes linger on the finish.