Glenfiddich Stratrhblair Whisky Miniature 16 Year Old · 1978 Vintage

Colour

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

Nose

Opulent sherry-driven aroma greets the nose: dried fig, raisin and date mingle with orange zest and toffee. Spices—cinnamon and nutmeg—support vanilla and dark chocolate, while polished oak adds cedar and a hint of leather. A warm, wine-like depth lingers, inviting another sip.

Palate

Silky yet assertive on the palate, this Stratrhblair 1978 delivers a vivid flood of dried cherry, fig and plum, coaxed by rich sherry cask spice. Walnut and cocoa notes cloak velvety oak, while orange zest and a touch of leather add lift. The 56% ABV wears a warming, peppery glow that lingers into a long, dry finish with lingering spice and toasted almond.

Finish

Opulent and long, the finish unfurls with lush sherry sweetness—raisins, fig and date—woven with velvety oak spice. Dark chocolate, espresso and candied orange linger, fading to a warm, elegant dryness and a final whisper of toasted almond on the breath.