![]() ![]() “The characteristics of Glenglassaugh are that of a true coastal highland single malt Scotch whisky distillery,” GlenDronach ambassador Rory Glasgow says. The brand now has a bevy of rare and old stock that’s been carefully preserved for a release like this. While that might seem like tedious distillery history, it’s also a big part of why this particular vintage is so pricey: instead of continually bottling and selling its wares, the brand periodically closed up shop, which gave its Scotch more time to age. Having reopened in 2008, the brand has flown somewhat under the radar because of all the closures, but recently the distillery has been lauded for producing rather remarkable whisky. ![]() (If the math looks off, that’s because it includes two years of resting time in bottles.) Though the distillery was highly regarded in its time, they closed in 1907 because of a downturn in the single malt market, re-opened in 1960 when demand returned and then closed again in 1986, again because of poor market conditions. This particular scotch was distilled back in 1975, which is about 100 years after Glenglassaugh first began making whisky. Most of the Los Angeles booze scene was here, the room was packed and expectations were high. ![]() Rare aged spirits tend to accrue value over time, and the chance to taste a spirit worth almost $5K was headline-worthy. Olivetta’s glamorous West Hollywood dining room is usually packed, but it was particularly crowded on a recent Tuesday, when a gaggle of Scotch obsessives gathered to try something special: a 46-year-old bottle of single malt Glenglassaugh scotch, priced at a cool $4,800. ![]()
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