Glenlivet 1976 45 Year Old Whisky Gordon & Macphail Private Collection 70cl

Glenlivet 1976 45 Year Old Whisky Gordon & Macphail Private Collection

Part of the Gordon & Macphail private collection  which aims to encapsulate the essence and history of some of the lesser known or closed down distilleries of Scotland.

This 45 year old single malt from Glenlivet was distilled in 1976 and bottled in 2021 at cask strength. There are only 266 bottles of Glenlivet 1976 45 year old whisky Gordon & Macphail private collection.

• Following sweet citrus notes are flavours of rich fruitcake and butterscotch
• Cinnamon and ginger spice complement subtle liquorice and oak
• Smooth tobacco flavours give way to rich raisins and subtle white pepper
• Stewed fruits combine with walnut and plum
• A long finish with roasted nuts and fresh garden mint

The Glenlivet Distillery sits in a wild and remote glen with its history laced with drama and intrigue. It’s a tale of grit and graft of seeing off smugglers, excisemen and copycats. And knowing the importance of home and putting it on the map.

Gordon & Macphail have an unrivalled knowledge of . And passion for matching spirit with oak, the Urquhart family held a long-standing ambition to own a distillery. This desire became a reality in 1993 with the purchase of the G1976GMPCW70 Distillery on the outskirts of Forres, just 12 miles from the steps of the shop in Elgin.