Glenlossie 1972 16 Year Old Sestante

A full-bodied Rossie aged in heavy sherry casks. Glenlossie GLENLOSSIE 1972 16yo SESTANTE 57.7% The aroma features old sherry, slightly juicy grape notes, Armagnac, apricot jam, concentrated black tea, faint leather, a mature yet powerful barley character, rich, with a strong attack when drinking, viscous texture, Armagnac grape notes, thick sweet flavor, tannins that deepen the taste, umami from barley in the background, each flavor is very strong, with a long pleasant aftertaste. [Very Good] The Sestante Glenlossie 1972, a 16-year-old cask strength bottling. The aroma is dominated by rich old sherry, with grape notes that hint at juiciness, slightly vulgarly intense Armagnac, and elements like jam and concentrated black tea. The taste is similarly dominated by the thick old sherry, with rich fruity notes including grape-like sweetness, a viscous sweet flavor, tannins that deepen the taste, and a barley umami that emerges from the background. The aftertaste is long and pleasant. This sherried cask bottling retains a vibrant strength that would not be expected from an 80s bottling, and it left the impression that the aromas had not yet fully integrated. If left unopened for further time, it might become more cohesive, with a broader range of fruits, stronger leather notes, and heightened intoxication. It evokes the image of a great Bordeaux vintage, and is a bottle I would personally buy and age despite its slightly high price.