The Glover 4 years old Batch 5 by Adelphi Fusion of Japanese and Scotch Malt Whisky 70 cl 54,7%

Named after the Scottish "samurai" Thomas Blake Glover, who helped modernise Japan in the 19th century, this series brings Scotch and Japanese malt whisky together in one cask.

Expert Description

The Glover 4 Year Old Batch 5 by Adelphi is a Fusion of Japanese and Scotch Malt Whisky, bottled at cask strength of 54.7%.

Behind the bottle is the Scottish independent bottler Adelphi, which, together with Fusion Whisky, created The Glover series: a fusion of Scotch malt from Adelphi's own Ardnamurchan Distillery and Japanese malt from Chichibu Distillery. The name honours Thomas Blake Glover, the Briton who played a decisive role in opening Japan to the West.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Peaty smoke meets delicate Japanese fruit sweetness and a touch of honey.

Palate

Powerful and spiced with dried fruit, pepper and a distinct smoky core from the Scotch side of the blend.

Finish

Long, smoky and dry, with a last note of Japanese apple.

Specifications

Name: The Glover 4 Year Old Batch 5
Distillery: Adelphi
Region/Country: Scotland/Japan
Type: Fusion of Japanese and Scotch Malt Whisky
Age: 4 Years
ABV: 54.7%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5060383651072

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Spicy · Powerful · Fruity

Investment Potential

Low-Medium. The Glover series is released in small, numbered batches, and earlier releases are already hard to find on the Danish market.

Did You Know?

Thomas Blake Glover was the first non-Japanese person ever to receive the Order of the Rising Sun for his role in modernising 19th-century Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Glover 4 Year Old Batch 5

What is a fusion whisky?

It's a whisky where malt from two different countries - here Scotland and Japan - is combined in the same cask, blending both styles into a single flavour.

Who was Thomas Blake Glover?

A Scottish businessman who played a central role in modernising 19th-century Japan, honoured with the Order of the Rising Sun.

Which distilleries go into The Glover?

The series combines Scotch malt from Adelphi's Ardnamurchan Distillery with Japanese malt, including whisky from Chichibu Distillery.

Should you add water to The Glover?

At 54.7%, a few drops of water can open up the delicate Japanese fruit notes without losing the smoky core.

Is The Glover Batch 5 worth it?

Yes, the combination of Scotch and Japanese malt in a small, numbered batch is hard to find elsewhere, making it a distinctive bottle for the collector.

What makes Chichibu Distillery stand out?

Chichibu, founded by Ichiro Akuto in 2008, is one of Japan's most celebrated small distilleries, known for its craftsmanship and experimental cask use.