Name: Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary
Brand: Coleburn
Price: 2499.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary taste like?

Accepted Answer

Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary is characterised by Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Old Wood, Nutty notes. An exceptionally rare 1972 Speyside single malt from closed distillery Coleburn, matured 47 years in refill sherry puncheon and released by Gordon & MacPhail for its 125th anniversary. Only 363 cask strength bottles exist from this historic stock.

Question 2

Is Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary sweet?

Accepted Answer

Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary has some sweetness (53/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary is a challenging dram with and high ABV (62.4%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary costs £2499 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 62.4% ABV, Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary?

Accepted Answer

Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary?

Accepted Answer

Serve Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary similar to Balvenie 30 Year Old?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary and Balvenie 30 Year Old share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate) and are in a similar price range. Balvenie 30 Year Old costs £3192.95 vs £2499 for Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary.

Question 11

Is Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary similar to Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary and Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) share a similar flavour profile (Sherried, Dried Fruit, Old Wood) and are in a similar price range. Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) costs £1500 vs £2499 for Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary.

Coleburn 47 Year Old 1972 (cask 3511) - Gordon & MacPhail 125th Anniversary

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