Glenlossie Cadenhead's Single Malt Scotch Whisky Miniature 17 Year Old · 1978 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber-gold with coppery-bronze undertones and a warm, sunlit glow.

Nose

Vivid lemon zest and green apple ride on honeyed barley, framed by delicate florals and waxy oak. Sherry influence softens with dried fig and raisin, toasted almond and a trace of cocoa. Cinnamon and clove spice drift through, leaving a waxy, refined bouquet that promises a bold, elegant Glenlossie.

Palate

Silky and full on the palate, the whisky coats with honeyed orchard fruit—pear, peach, a whisper of citrus—alongside vanilla and almond. Substantial, sherried sweetness darkens into dried-fruit richness, tempered by gentle spice and a touch of toasted oak. A bright, peppery snap lingers, adding lift to a long, warming finish.

Finish

Long, warming finish with sherry-influenced fruit and spice. Dried orange zest and raisin linger with cocoa, toasted almond and oak, balanced by a subtle peppery glow. The 57% ABV sustains a silky, lingering fade that invites another sip.