Girvan Cadenhead's Single Grain Scotch Whisky Miniature 14 Year Old · 1979 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber-gold with coppery highlights and a warm, honeyed glow.

Nose

Sherry-drenched on the nose, this Girvan grain unfurls a rich, decadent aroma: dark raisins and fig, dried cherries, and candied orange peel tempered by vanilla, toffee and toasted almond. Warm spice—cinnamon, clove—drifts through, with a whisper of oak. The high ABV amplifies the perfume, leaving a bold, velvety complexity that invites further exploration.

Palate

Silky and robust, the palate unfolds with vanilla cream, honeyed toffee and custard, lifted by citrus zest. Rich oak and a peppery bite spread through the mid-palate, with almond and caramel lingering. A warming, long finish that coats the mouth in creamy sweetness and gentle spice.

Finish

Long, warming finish with a rich backbone of vanilla and toffee, layered by sherry-influenced oak. Dried fruits unfold slowly, mingling with cocoa and almond; spice threads—cinnamon and nutmeg—linger, followed by a citrus glow that slowly fades into a refined, enduring sweetness.