Banff 13 Year Old 1974 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
- Distillery
- Banff
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £599
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Leathery, Old Wood, Nutty, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Banff, long-closed since 1983, offers a rare historical glimpse: a 13-year-old distilled in 1974 and independently bottled decades later by Gordon & MacPhail. Age has mellowed the spirit into subtle orchard fruits and gentle oak, with soft spice notes characteristic of 1970s Highland distilling. The palate is delicate and slightly austere, reflecting the era's lighter approach to spirit production. A collector's piece for whisky historians and those curious about how closed distilleries age in retrospect.
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Banff 13 Year Old 1974 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is a 13-year-old single malt from Banff (Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, vibrant and fruity and oaky character — smokey, leathery, old wood, nutty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Banff, long-closed since 1983, offers a rare historical glimpse: a 13-year-old distilled in 1974 and independently bottled decades later by Gordon & MacPhail. Age has mellowed the spirit into subtle orchard fruits and gentle oak, with soft spice notes characteristic of 1970s Highland distilling. The palate is delicate and slightly austere, reflecting the era's lighter approach to spirit production. A collector's piece for whisky historians and those curious about how closed distilleries age in retrospect.
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