1992 Glentauchers 28 Year Old "Hart Brothers Finest Collection" Cask Strength Single Barrel Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) (Previously $240)

The Hart family have been licensed victuallers and publicans in Paisley on the outskirts of Glasgow since the 18th Century, but it was in 1964 that brothers Iain & Donald Hart incorporated the company as Wine & Spirit Wholesalers and Scotch Whisky Blenders. Alistair Hart, who still selects casks for this special line today, came on as Chief Blender in 1975. His charge at the time was to secure and select the finest casks of single malt that were not readily available to the market. Their commitment to excellence is second to none in the industry and they've built a reputation for acquiring high quality stocks and bottling exceptional single casks. The excellent barrel of Glentauchers was aged entirely in new oak for nearly 30 years. It's the oldest Glentauchers we've ever sold and represents the oldest stocks on the market currently from this old distillery. The distillery is on the outskirts of Keith, was built during the whisky boom of the 1890s and is now part of the Chivas family. This key component of the Ballantine's blend is typically on the lighter side of Spey, but this is not an aperitif; it's pungent citrus and vanilla coupled with a vibrant mineral quality. The sometimes overpowering zestiness of Tauchers has been tamed here by time offering some waxy citrus and orchard fruit, fresh grass, and green fruits. Just 90 bottles will be available only to K&L customers.