scotch whisky Whisky
Gordon and MacPhail, Glenlivet 1978 40 Year Old
From one of Scotland best known distilleries and one of the first to be licenced in 1824, this whisky has a subtle nose of caramel and potpourri. A little oak also shows on the nose in the form of pencil box aromas. On the palate there are spices and sweet vanilla with a tannic structure which is dry.
Spirit Details
Sub-Category
Single Malt, Cask Strength
Country
Scotland
Region
Speyside
Alcohol
53.5%
Bottle Size
70cl
Tasting Information
Name of Tasting
Independent Bottlers
Type of Tasting
Tasting feature
Blind
No
Tasted by
Colin Hampden-White, Charles MacLean
UK Stockist
Specialist stockists or secondary market
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