Banff (silent) James MacArthur Fine Malt Whisky Miniature 15 Year Old · 1976 Vintage

Colour

Deep burnished amber with copper-gold highlights and a hint of mahogany at the rim.

Nose

Notes of dried fruit—prune and fig—accented by dark chocolate, toffee, and vanilla. Subtle spice and toasted oak weave through a warm, resinous backbone, with hints of tobacco and espresso. The high ABV concentrates the aromas, inviting a bold, elegant complexity and a long, comforting finish.

Palate

Opulent and muscular on the palate, this Banff coats the tongue with a waxy, full-bodied grip. Sherry-soaked notes of raisin, fig and dark plum mingle with roasted almond and bitter chocolate. Spice—cinnamon and clove—rises with black pepper, while tobacco and oak add depth. The 61.1% ABV is integrated, delivering a long, warming finish of fruit, spice and cocoa.

Finish

Long, luxurious finish with dark fruit and orange zest unfurling over warming spice. Cocoa, toffee and oak weave a velvety, sherried sweetness that lingers, finishing with a refined leather note and a final, comforting warmth.