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Five from Glasgow 1770 Distillery

I must admit to having a bit of a soft spot for the Glasgow 1770 Distillery. Having enjoyed quite a few of their expressions over the last years I jumped at the chance to join a Tweet Tasting with five from their current range. Unusually, these were all above 50% abv with a couple at Cask Strength thrown in for good measure. ————————— Glasgow 1770 Cognac Cask Finish - 52% Appearance: Pale gold, forms a thin line which beads before slowly falling as thin, oily legs. Nose: Soft citrus, fresh orchard fruit, vanilla and a hint of menthol. Palate: Creamy mouthfeel, poached orchard fruit with crème anglaise, runny honey, and a touch of black pepper warmth. Water tones down the heat and brings out more orchard fruit notes. Finish: Oak spice and astringency come to the fore, together with more of the black pepper heat. Overall. A decent dram, for me it needs a little water to bring out the best of its character. ————————— Glasgow 1770 The Original - 61.3% Appearance: Amber gold, forms a thin l

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