Glenlivet 1955 / 56 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

Distillery
Glenlivet
Region
Country
United Kingdom
Type
ABV
40%
Price
£2750
Tasting notes
Sherried, Smokey, Dried Fruit, Cooked Fruit, Medicinal
Description
Gordon & MacPhail's 1955 Glenlivet spent 56 years maturing in a first-fill sherry butt, developing rich dried fruit, spice, and leather complexity. At 43% ABV, the spirit shows candied fruit, fruitcake, and subtle smoke interwoven with the deep sherry influence, creating layers that unfold on the palate. The texture is luxurious and warming, with a long finish that balances oak tannins with wine-soaked sweetness. A rare vintage for serious collectors and those seeking Speyside whisky of historical significance.

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Glenlivet 1955 / 56 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

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Glenlivet 1955 / 56 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

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Glenlivet 1955 / 56 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is a from Glenlivet (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, peaty and fruity character — sherried, smokey, dried fruit, cooked fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Gordon & MacPhail's 1955 Glenlivet spent 56 years maturing in a first-fill sherry butt, developing rich dried fruit, spice, and leather complexity. At 43% ABV, the spirit shows candied fruit, fruitcake, and subtle smoke interwoven with the deep sherry influence, creating layers that unfold on the palate. The texture is luxurious and warming, with a long finish that balances oak tannins with wine-soaked sweetness. A rare vintage for serious collectors and those seeking Speyside whisky of historical significance.

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