Convalmore 1977 21 Year Old Bottled 1998 Cadenhead's Authentic Collection

Convalmore 36 Year Old 1977 (2013 Special Release)

Not much is known about Convalmore.. what I do know though is that this one was a fairly inconspicuous Speyside distillery that shut down in 1985. Back then most of its produce went into making blends. Now once you know all of this you begin to wonder what to expect from this expression that costs a whopping GBP 650... even though you know it has...

Score 91/100

Convalmore 36 Year Old 1977 Cadenhead's

Under impulse of Mark Watt, Cadenhead launched the so-called Small Batch series in 2013. A few classics have already been released: Banff 1978, Caol Ila 1984, Fettercairn 1993, Glenlivet 1970, Glenrothes 1989, Highland Park 1988, Longmorn 1987 and Macduff 1989 to name but a few. Today we will be trying a golden oldie, a Convalmore 1977, no less...

Score 91/100

Convalmore 21 Year Old 1977 Cadenhead

This 21 Year Old was already bottled in 1998 by Cadenhead in their Authentic Collection, meaning cask strength. In this case, a whopping 64,4%. Knowing that the industry standard is actually 63,5%, one can only wonder at what strength this spirit was put to sleep. I better keep water close by. On the label, it still says Convalmore-Glenlivet. Boy,...

Score 89/100

Convalmore 36 Year Old 1977 Diageo Special Releases 2013

The Convalmore distillery, on the outskirts of Dufftown, has been closed since 1985. The warehouses are currently being used by Grants to mature their famous Glenfiddich and Balvenie. Of course, there is not much Convalmore available. But thanks to a good friend, I got the opportunity to taste this drop of liquid history. This Convalmore was...

Score 90/100