Glenturret 29 Years (1987/2017) - Cadenhead's
When a whisky spends almost three decades in a cask, the anticipation builds up almost as intensely as the flavours in the wood. The Glenturret 29 Years 1987/2017, bottled by Cadenhead's, comes along quietly at 42.1 % vol. - but what is hidden behind this inconspicuous facade?
The panel
Mean 79.0 · spread 0
Value for money 3/5
- Distillery
- Glenturret
- Bottler
- Cadenhead's
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Highlands
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 29 years
- Strength
- 42.1% ABV
- Character
- mellow
Tasting
Nose
The very first nose contact leaves no doubt: fruit is the trump card here! Walnut meets a pleasant sweetness of pears and apples, accompanied by creamy vanilla. The flavours are like a freshly picked fruit basket - but nothing is overpowering. The bouquet remains subtle and light, a gentle autumn breeze that promises but does not reveal too much.
Palate
The first sip takes the whisky in a completely new direction. ‘Wow, that's so sweet’, you might think - and you wouldn't be wrong. Ripe peaches and other stone fruit flavours dominate at first, before an unexpected spiciness enters the stage. This is joined by a hint of cherry and sour apple rings, reminiscent of carefree childhood days. But before it gets too playful, the oak brings everything into balance: powerful, spicy, almost tannic.
Finish
The finish is medium-long, not too short, but not a marathon either. It is pleasantly warming and lingers in the memory with a spicy, rich note. A fine, chalky hint creeps in, reminiscent of cool stone walls or freshly polished chalk.
Verdicts
Marcel
This Glenturret 29 Years is a tempting adventure for the senses, delighting with its sweet fruitiness and spicy oak – perfect for cozy evenings with cheese and good company. While it lacks that final spark to truly shine, it’s precisely this quality that makes it both charming and approachable.
Sascha
A carefully balanced whisky that scores with complex fruity aromas and distinctive spice, yet doesn’t quite reach the pinnacle in terms of elegance and depth. The tannin-rich oak provides structure, while the medium-length finish offers a pleasant warmth – a solid maturation that is harmonious but not spectacular.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Glenturret as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £171 across 77 lots · 2024-08