Glenlivet 1939 Gordon & MacPhail 1970s

Glenlivet 1939 Gordon & MacPhail 1970sSpeyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Bottled by: Gordon & MacPhail 26 2 3 Fl Oz 70 Proof A small batch Glenlivet 1939 Speyside single malt whisky bottled by Elgin indie bottlers Gordon & MacPhail in the 1970s. The 1939 Glenlivets, like many of the other aged Speysiders by G&M, were noticeably smokier and peatier whiskies balanced by an equally intense and luscious fruit character. This was whisky making from a different era entirely. 1939 is the year

Country Scotland Region Speyside Age 12 Bottled Date Circa 1990 Bottle Size 75cl ABV 40% Pre-Owned Yes

After the initial release of batch 1 “distillery only” Balvenie Batch 2 was released for the UK and Europe

most likely at some point in the 1950s

it is smoky

Bottler John Haig & Co

A great alternative to some of the more high end official versions Diageo have released over the years

a decade since the very first drops were distilled and drink started to take form

It has all the Arran hallmarks of freshness and delicate island character but I still really wish they wouldnÂ’t rely so heavily on first fill bourbon

initially followed by summer straw

Bottle Size 70cl ABV 46% Pre-Owned No

one of the first commercial exampes of a whisky matured in bourbon casks before being reracked into sherry wood for a brief finishing period

The finish is an earthy peat and complex with blueberry