Glenglassaugh Rare Cask Release Single Cask #559 Whisky 10 Year Old · 2009 Vintage

Colour

Bright golden amber with sunlit honey tones and a warm coppery glow.

Nose

Vanilla and warm oak dominate the nose, backed by a kiss of soft spice and fresh malt. Orchard fruits—crisp apple and pear—add brightness, while bourbon-cask sweetness weaves through the profile. A light maritime lift hints at sea breeze, giving the aroma a coastal, sunlit buoyancy.

Palate

Opulent and focused, the palate unfolds with vanilla sweetness and creamy oak, backed by gentle spice and malt depth. Orchard fruits—apple and pear—brighten the mid-palate, while a subtle maritime freshness and coastal brightness keep everything lifted. At cask strength, it remains rich and long, leaving a warm, salty-spice echo with hints of toffee and citrus zest.

Finish

Long and warm, the finish is built on vanilla sweetness and gentle spice from the bourbon cask, carried by fresh oak. Orchard fruit echoes softly, while a subtle maritime breeze lingers—drying, savory, and distinctly Glenglassaugh, fading to a respectful oak-spice echo.