Pittyvaich 14 Year Old 1986 (casks 9519 & 9522) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod)
- Distillery
- Pittyvaich
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 14 years
- Price
- £299
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Vanilla, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- A rare bottle from the now-closed Pittyvaich distillery, distilled in November 1986 and aged 14 years before independent bottling by Chieftain's in 2001 at 43% ABV. This Speyside malt represents a snapshot of the distillery's refined, elegant house style.
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Pittyvaich 14 Year Old 1986 (casks 9519 & 9522) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod) is a 14-year-old single malt from Pittyvaich (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, honey, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A rare bottle from the now-closed Pittyvaich distillery, distilled in November 1986 and aged 14 years before independent bottling by Chieftain's in 2001 at 43% ABV. This Speyside malt represents a snapshot of the distillery's refined, elegant house style.
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