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Glen Albyn First Cask 27 Year Old, 1979, Direct Wines, 46%
Glen Albyn

Glen Albyn First Cask 27 Year Old, 1979, Direct Wines, 46%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 22
Average Score
Avg 86
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Description

Although Direct Wines are the world's largest mail-order wine retailer operating in the UK, France and the New World regions, the company also provides independent whisky bottlings. The most well-known of their ranges is perhaps the First Cask series showcasing single cask whiskies bottled at 46% ABV from a wide variety of distilleries.

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Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2025SGD 516.18
Cask type
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Bottling
Independent Bottling - Direct Wines
Peated
N.A
Single cask
Yes
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
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Cask no.
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Batch
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PPM
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Barley
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Fermentation
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Master distiller (bottling)
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Master distiller (distillation)
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Limited edition
N.A
Bottle count
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Has box
N.A
Closure
Driven Cork
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
First Cask series
Historical context
Glen Albyn distillery was closed in 1983 and subsequently demolished.
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Very sweet with loads of white fruits, crisp apples, vanilla and hints of grass and caramel.
Palate
Oak, grass, hay and peppery notes, very warming.
Finish
A bit sweeter with vanilla, caramel and honey alongside the wood.
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