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Rare Malts Glenury Royal 1971 1995 23 Years Old 61,3%

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Reviewed 08 August 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Bottling type
Official Bottling
Age
23 years
ABV
61.3%
Vintage
1971
Bottled
1995

My first Rare Malt Glenury Royal. Despite being pretty hit or miss due to its high price point & very high ABV, this one certainly did not disappoint

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Rare Malts Glenury Royal 1971 1995 23 Years Old 61,3%

08 August 2026
91

My first Rare Malt Glenury Royal. Despite being pretty hit or miss due to its high price point & very high ABV, this one certainly did not disappoint

Nose

Beautiful & elegant nose, orchard fruits, apples, oily, slightly sour / zesty, grapefruits, pomelo

Body

A very punchy body, definitely zesty, definitely a dram that needs some water as it adds more sweetness but also some funkiness & makes it less spicy, it is somewhat waxy & herbal, reminding me of old Highland drams, maybe a bit Brora / Clynelish

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