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One of three closed distilleries in Inverness, Glen Albyn was rarely seen as a single malt with the majority of its output being used in blends.
The distillery was one of many which closed its doors in 1983. Its owners in the very early 1970s, Mackinlay’s, were early fans of single malt bottlings and produced a handful of official releases.
Little was to follow when DCL (now Diageo) took control in 1972, with the next distillery bottling not appearing until the Rare Malts Selection was released over 20 years later. Most of the opportunities to sample this lost distillery therefore come in the form of independent labels like this.
This is a 1972 vintage bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in 1993.
The Connoisseurs Choice label is one of the most recognisable independent bottlings on the market. It was initially created for renowned Italian importer, Edoardo Giaccone in the early 1970s, but became a mainstay of the core Gordon & MacPhail portfolio in 1979.
Please note as this is a vintage whisky, conditions of bottle/label and liquid level can vary.
Nose: Big and fruity with ripe fruitiness with melons and yellow plums Precious polished wood. A little maple syrup, marzipan and toffee.
Palate: A tad more oak but still plenty of fruit and lovely honey to withstand the wood. A nice combo of dried fruits and exotic notes.
Finish: Not very long, with cinnamon, tangerine and frangipane.
