Single Cask Nation Glenburgie 20 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Whiskey: Single Cask Nation Glenburgie 20 Year Old Single Malt Scotch

This cask bottling, distilled in December 1998, spent 20 years maturing in a 2nd fill Bourbon Hogshead. It was bottled at cask strength in March 2019 at 58.9% ABV. Cask #751405 yielded 235 bottles.

Size: 750ML

Proof: 117.8 (58.9% ABV)

Age: 20 Year

Origin: United Kingdom

Distillery: Glenburgie distillery

Single Cask Nation is the only independent bottler of Scotch Whisky based here in the US. Owned and operated by Joshua Hatton and Jason Johnstone-Yellin, the aim is to uncover the finest and rarest single casks and then bottle them at full cask strength. Though the focus is on Scotch whiskies, Single Cask Nation also bottles wonderful bourbons, rye whiskies, Indian whiskies, and even cask-aged Mezcals from some of the most famous, well-known, and respected producers in the world.

Single Cask Nation Glenburgie 20 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose: Warm and malty with aromas of cardamon and crème brillee, caramel and cigar wrappers, lemon pinwheels, tinned pears, and spiced vanilla, then hints of fruit cake and toasted hazelnuts.

Palate: Wonderfully viscous with pronounced malt, spun sugar, cinnamon buns, graham crackers, then hints of browning pineapple and apple butter.

Finish: Moderate to long with continuing malt presence, powdered ginger, a hint of cinnamon and grilled pineapple towards the end.

Distillery Information

Glenburgie, also known as Glenburgie-Glenlivet, Glen Burgie or Glenburry is a whisky distillery near Alves, Moray. Founded in 1810 according to a plaque onsite (at which time it was known as Kilnflat), the distillery is agreed to have been established officially by owner William Paul in 1829. It was also the first distillery project of the great 19th-century architect Charles Chree Doig, who oversaw a rebuild at the site in 1881.