Glenfiddich 1973 / 49 Year Old / Cask #11560 / Archive Collection Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Glenfiddich
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £33975
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Old Wood, Citric, Fresh Fruit, Fragant
- Description
- Glenfiddich's 1973 vintage represents nearly half a century of maturation captured in the Archive Collection, offering a historical perspective on how the distillery's character evolves over time. On the nose, polished oak, beeswax, and candied liquorice give way to orchard fruit and honeyed floral notes on the palate, with honeysuckle adding delicate aromatic complexity. At 42.9% ABV, this single cask expresses the subtle integration that only decades of aging can achieve. A collector's piece for those seeking to explore Glenfiddich's evolution through its oldest vintages.
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Glenfiddich 1973 / 49 Year Old / Cask #11560 / Archive Collection Speyside Whisky is a from Glenfiddich (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, heavily oaked and sweet character — honey, old wood, citric, fresh fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Glenfiddich's 1973 vintage represents nearly half a century of maturation captured in the Archive Collection, offering a historical perspective on how the distillery's character evolves over time. On the nose, polished oak, beeswax, and candied liquorice give way to orchard fruit and honeyed floral notes on the palate, with honeysuckle adding delicate aromatic complexity. At 42.9% ABV, this single cask expresses the subtle integration that only decades of aging can achieve. A collector's piece for those seeking to explore Glenfiddich's evolution through its oldest vintages.
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