Girvan Jim Mcewan's Celtic Heartlands Whisky 42 Year Old · 1965 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with copper-gold sheen and mahogany undertones.

Nose

Opulent sherry influence coats the aroma: dark figs and raisins with prune sweetness, edged by toasted oak, toffee, and caramel. Vanilla and almond provide elegance, while hints of orange zest, espresso, and a wisp of leather suggest decades in refined cask.

Palate

Silky and richly sherried, the palate unfolds with dark fruit compote—fig, raisin, and orange zest—layered over velvety toffee, cocoa, and roasted almond. Spices rise (cinnamon, nutmeg) against warm oak, delivering a refined, full-bodied middle. The finish is long and elegant, with caramel sweetness, coffee whispers, and a final kiss of toasted wood.

Finish

A long, luxurious finish that lingers with prune and fig, wrapped in caramel and toasted almond. Subtle oak and spice—cinnamon and clove—unfold gradually, fading to a warm, lasting glow.