The epitome of rare
The latest addition to our prestigious Private Collection range – The Gordon & MacPhail 1949 from Glenlivet Distillery. This unique liquid was laid down in a refill Sherry butt selected by Gordon & MacPhail on New Year’s Day 1949 and bottled on 6th March 2023. Its remarkable age means it is among one of the oldest Glenlivet whiskies released by Gordon & MacPhail, having been aged for over seven decades. Adding an extra layer of rarity, this single malt is the company’s last ever 1949 cask from Glenlivet Distillery.
The Whisky
Dave Broom
Whisky Writer
Liquid History
Matured for 74 years and with only 192 bottles available worldwide:
Distilled 1st January 1949
Bottled 6th March 2023
Cask type Refill Sherry Butt
Cask no.11
Aroma
Taste
Autumnal spice and fruitcake flavours are balanced by cracked black pepper. Undertones of garden mint come to the fore alongside dark treacle.