Glenlivet 1966 / 47 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Glenlivet
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £1200
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Vanilla, Tobacco, Nutty
- Description
- Gordon & MacPhail's 1966 Glenlivet, bottled in 2014 after 47 years of maturation, captures a moment when the distillery's house style was lighter and more delicate than modern expressions. The palate shows honeyed orchard fruit, soft barley sweetness, and gentle oak influence with the silky texture of true age. A historical snapshot best appreciated by Glenlivet enthusiasts and collectors of classic Speyside whisky.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glenlivet 1966 / 47 Year Old / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is a from Glenlivet (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, honey, vanilla, tobacco. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Gordon & MacPhail's 1966 Glenlivet, bottled in 2014 after 47 years of maturation, captures a moment when the distillery's house style was lighter and more delicate than modern expressions. The palate shows honeyed orchard fruit, soft barley sweetness, and gentle oak influence with the silky texture of true age. A historical snapshot best appreciated by Glenlivet enthusiasts and collectors of classic Speyside whisky.
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