The Glenturret 1988 30 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1443

Jun 4, 2026, 23:46:06

Right then, poured myself a dram this evening. First thing that hit was this weird mix of dried herbs and something a bit like sunflower oil? But in a good, rich way. 🥂 It's surprisingly shy at first, then just blooms. There's definitely some ripe guava in there, and a proper treacle pudding sweetness that clings about. Really gloopy and textural, feels like it's sticking to everything in your mouth. A little later, some floral notes pop up - honeysuckle and passion flower maybe. And underneath, there's this hint of camphor and metal, keeping it interesting. It's got that 'fruit bomb in waiting' vibe, like it's holding back. I'm getting banana bread and nutmeg now, with these light notes of vegetable stock. A bit of syrups, melon, and fennel too. Quite the layered thing. 🌺

Laura Owen

May 27, 2026, 07:37:00

这杯闻起来有点像厨房里熬了很久的汤底，带点草本香料的气息，嗯，混着点果味糖浆的甜。 喝下去油油润润的，真的像含了块蜡，还有点羊毛脂那种温吞的质感。 果香很饱满，但又不是那种爆汁的感觉，更像水果硬糖慢慢化开。 后调有点像皮革保养油，混着薄荷烟草的凉意，喉咙里留着金银花茶和金属的余韵。 整体就是一团暖洋洋、胖乎乎的液态蛋糕，油腻得让人想眯起眼睛回味。☕️

Suzanne Bennett

May 27, 2026, 02:46:27

First sip is a bit shyer than expected, but then it opens up – like walking into a sunny greenhouse. Hmm, I’m getting this sweet honeysuckle and elderflower cordial right away, almost like a delicate fruit tea. Then the fruit bomb starts ticking… ripe guava, lime oils, and something like exotic fruit teas with a hint of syrup. There’s a playful, oily texture, almost like sheep wool if that makes sense? 😄 The finish brings in more layers – a touch of treacle pudding warmth, a whisper of caraway and nutmeg. Some darker notes of light shoe polish and a flicker of camphor, but it all weaves together into this fat, golden, waxy whole. Solid but subtle. Would happily sit with this one on a quiet evening.

Joe Ward

May 4, 2026, 06:51:16

Alright, just had a dram... gotta say, the nose is reallly somethin'. 🥃 Get a lotta vanilla an' orange zest first, then... is that a hint of tobacco leaf? Leather too, maybe. 🤔 On the palate, it's like a warm hug. Rich toffee, a bit of dark chocolate, with ginger spice kickin' in later. So well integrated. The finish? Long, with that beautiful smoke an' a touch of dried fruit. A really well balanced, complex pour. Lovin' it. 👍

Jayden Richardson

May 2, 2026, 19:32:07

Oh blimey, this whisky's got a proper nice warmth to it, dunnit? 🥃 Starts off kinda smoky like a campfire, but then – whoosh – fruity notes come thru, maybe some berries an' apples. 🍎 A bit spicy on the tongue, but smooth as, y'know? Feels all cozy in my belly after a sip. 😊 Really enjoy the finish, keeps ya wanting more.