Glover

Glover First Edition 18 Year Old, Sherry Cask, Adelphi, 48.6%

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TypeBlended Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 18
Average Score
Avg 88
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Description

1825 saw the official opening of the Adelphi distillery in the Gorbals, Glasgow, but after changing hands a smattering of times throughout the mid to late 1800's, it finally ended up in the hands of DLC in 1902. Sadly, production at the distillery ceased shortly afterwards. Fast forward to 1993, and we see Jamie Walker, the great-grandson of one of the distillery's founders reviving the Adelphi na ...

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Dec 1, 2025SGD 167.76
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Oct 12, 2025SGD 178.39
Scotch Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Oct 12, 2025SGD 178.39
Region
Japan Scotland
Age
18 Years
Vintage
1998
Bottled
2016
ABV
48.6%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Glover
Origin
Scotland
Cask type
Sherry Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Adelphi
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Alex Bruce
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
1448
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Black box
Series highlights
The Glover series; Fusion Whiskies by Adelphi; First Edition
Historical context
Named after Thomas Blake Glover, 'Scottish Samurai,' who had a big impact on the modernization of Japan in the 19th century.
Special release
Celebrates the relationship between Scotland and Japan
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Fruit, salt, and wood, mellow minerals and wisps of smoke, shortbread cookies, cedar wood, and herbal tea.
Palate
Medium-bodied, honey, tropical fruit, pastries, subtle florals and herbal, occasionally medicinal, tea; woody and slightly vegetal on the finish with earthy and woody accents of spice.
Finish
Medium to long with dried autumn leaves, sandalwood incense, and burnt candle wick.
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