Name: St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts
Brand: St. Magdalene
Price: 1500.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts taste like?

Accepted Answer

St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts is characterised by Old Wood, Leathery, Tobacco, Dried Fruit notes. A 1970 vintage from the defunct Lowland distillery St. Magdalene, aged 23 years and bottled at cask strength as part of the official Rare Malts series—a historical relic from Scotland's lost distilleries.

Question 2

Is St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts sweet?

Accepted Answer

St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts has some sweetness (50/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts is a challenging dram with and high ABV (58.1%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts worth the money?

Accepted Answer

St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts costs £1500 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 58.1% ABV, St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts?

Accepted Answer

St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts?

Accepted Answer

Serve St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts similar to Glenfarclas 40 Year Old?

Accepted Answer

Yes — St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts and Glenfarclas 40 Year Old share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood, Dried Fruit) and are in a similar price range. Glenfarclas 40 Year Old costs £1275 vs £1500 for St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts.

Question 11

Is St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts similar to Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts and Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) share a similar flavour profile (Old Wood, Leathery, Dried Fruit) and are in a similar price range. Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) costs £999.95 vs £1500 for St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts.

Question 12

How does St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts compare to Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve?

Accepted Answer

St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts and Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. St. Magdalene 23 Year Old 1970 - Rare Malts is complex and layered, while Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is known for Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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