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Glenturret (1990) Hogshead 17 YO 70cl @ 43% Vol

History:.

Glenturret is one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland, hosting two stills, and claiming to be one of the oldest Highland distilleries.   It is a much sought after malt.   The distillery draws it’s water from Loch Turret and produces a very complex and rich malt.   Visitors to the distillery are amused to learn the story of Towser, the resident cat who, during her lifetime at Glenturret, caught no less than 28,899 mice, not to mention rats, baby rabbits and even pheasants.   The distillery remained silent from 1923 to 1959.



Nose: Elderflower, wine gums, meaty.

Body: Round. Spicy apples, vanilla and rum ice cream

Finish: Soft and fruity.