Glenlivet 1946 / Bot.1980s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

Distillery
Glenlivet
Region
Country
United Kingdom
Type
ABV
40%
Price
£3250
Tasting notes
Old Wood, Honey, Dried Fruit, Malt Extract, Leathery
Description
This 1946 vintage Glenlivet, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in the 1980s after more than 30 years of maturation, captures a pivotal moment in Scottish whisky history. The extended aging has mellowed and refined the spirit into a nuanced, well-integrated dram. At 40% ABV, it represents the independent bottler's commitment to releasing whisky only when it reaches full maturity. Seek this out for its historical significance and the measured elegance of old Speyside.

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Glenlivet 1946 / Bot.1980s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

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Glenlivet 1946 / Bot.1980s / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky

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Glenlivet 1946 / 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.

This 1946 vintage Glenlivet, bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in the 1980s after more than 30 years of maturation, captures a pivotal moment in Scottish whisky history. The extended aging has mellowed and refined the spirit into a nuanced, well-integrated dram. At 40% ABV, it represents the independent bottler's commitment to releasing whisky only when it reaches full maturity. Seek this out for its historical significance and the measured elegance of old Speyside.

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