✦ Neatly Summary

Glenlivet 1940 / 85 Year Old / Artistry in Oak / Gordon & MacPhail Generations Speyside Whisky is a from Glenlivet (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — old wood, dried fruit, sherried, tobacco. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Laid down in 1940 and bottled in February 2025 at 85 years old, Gordon & MacPhail's Glenlivet from the Artistry in Oak series represents the oldest single malt Scotch ever bottled at release. This legendary spirit, overseen by generations of whisky-makers from George Urquhaert onwards, carries aromas of soft leather and apricot that speak to nine decades of patient maturation. The design by architect Jeanne Gang elevates the presentation to match the liquid's historical significance. This is a once-in-a-lifetime expression reserved for collectors who understand whisky as cultural artifact.

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