1972 Glendullan 23 Year Old Natural Cask Strength Raare Malts Selection 62.4% Abv

Here’s a richly detailed tasting profile for the Glendullan 1972 23 Year Old, bottled in 1996 as part of Diageo’s legendary Rare Malts Selection at a formidable 62.43% ABV:

Glendullan 1972 – 23 Year Old Rare Malts Selection

Distillery: Glendullan, Dufftown, Speyside

Vintage: 1972 Bottled: 1996

Strength: 62.43% ABV Natural Cask Strength

Cask Type: Likely refill American oak (not officially disclosed)

Nose :- Dry branches and forest dust: Earthy and evocative, like snapping twigs in autumn. Linden honey and camphor oil: Sweet and herbal, with a medicinal edge. Apple and pear: Fresh orchard fruits, slightly waxy. Subtle spice and malt: Underlying warmth with hints of cereal and oak

Palate :- Linden honey and apple seeds: Sweetness balanced by a faint bitterness. Pear and orchard fruit: Juicy and bright, with a crisp textureMineral and herbal tones: A touch of chalk and mint, adding complexity. Robust alcohol presence: Bold and warming, yet surprisingly elegant for its strength

Finish :- Long and enveloping: Warm, sweet, and radiantJuice-lifting brightness: A vivid, mouthwatering fade. Bittersweet echo: Lingering fruit skins and dry oak

Legacy & Rarity

Part of the Rare Malts Selection (1995–2005), showcasing high-strength bottlings from both active and closed distilleriesHighly collectible due to its vintage, strength, and discontinued series status

This Glendullan is a Speyside powerhouse—a dram that balances finesse with raw intensity. It’s a brilliant candidate for a vertical flight of Rare Malts bottlings or a showcase of high-proof Speyside elegance.