Glenglassaugh Massandra Connection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 35 Year Old · 1978 Vintage

Colour

Rich, dark amber with copper-gold sheen and mahogany depth.

Nose

Sherry-drenched aromas of fig, raisin and candied orange peel mingle with dark plum and toffee. Hints of cocoa, spice and almond linger, wrapped in polished oak. Subtle leather and tobacco, a warm, confection-like sweetness hinting at Massandra’s fortified-wine finish.

Palate

Silky and generously rich, the palate unfolds a sherry-laced sweetness of fig, raisin and apricot, brightened by orange zest. Dark chocolate, toasted almond and caramel underpin dried-fruit depth, while warm oak and subtle spice provide structure. A polished, lingering dessert-wine complexity coats the tongue with refined maturity.

Finish

An opulent, enduring finish that unfurls dried fruit, fig and date, with candied orange and a whisper of toasted almond. Velvet oak and cocoa-spice carry the sweetness into a long, warm fade, leaving a refined, rancio-tinged richness that lingers gracefully.