Avonside (Glenlivet) 1938 / 39 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Glenlivet
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £3000
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Honey, Nutty, Dried Fruit
- Description
- This Gordon & MacPhail bottling of Glenlivet from 1938 spent 39 years in sherry cask before release in the late 1970s, offering a glimpse into the distillery's pre-war character. Age and sherry maturation have built considerable depth into this scarce Speyside dram. A collector's piece representing a different era of whisky production and bottling practice.
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Avonside (Glenlivet) 1938 / 39 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is a from Glenlivet (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, honey, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This Gordon & MacPhail bottling of Glenlivet from 1938 spent 39 years in sherry cask before release in the late 1970s, offering a glimpse into the distillery's pre-war character. Age and sherry maturation have built considerable depth into this scarce Speyside dram. A collector's piece representing a different era of whisky production and bottling practice.
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