Glenlivet 1948 / Bot.1980s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Glenlivet
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £4000
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Dried Fruit, Malt Extract, Nutty
- Description
- Glenlivet's 1948 distillation, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in the 1980s, represents a rare snapshot of Speyside in the post-war era. After more than three decades of maturation, this whisky carries the refined, elegant character Glenlivet is known for, with the subtle complexity that only time can build. At 40% ABV, it offers a window into how this distillery's spirit developed across the mid-20th century. This is a collector's piece for those seeking historical provenance and the refined restraint of aged Speyside.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenlivet 1948 / Bot.1980s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is a from Glenlivet (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect oaky, sweet and fruity character — old wood, honey, dried fruit, malt extract. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glenlivet's 1948 distillation, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in the 1980s, represents a rare snapshot of Speyside in the post-war era. After more than three decades of maturation, this whisky carries the refined, elegant character Glenlivet is known for, with the subtle complexity that only time can build. At 40% ABV, it offers a window into how this distillery's spirit developed across the mid-20th century. This is a collector's piece for those seeking historical provenance and the refined restraint of aged Speyside.
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