Glenlivet Gordon & MacPhail Private Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 36 Year Old · 1974 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber-gold with coppery highlights and a mahogany edge.

Nose

Opulent sherry nectar, with dark plum, fig and raisin melding to toasted almond and vanilla. Rich oak adds cedar, a touch of spice—cinnamon and clove—alongside cocoa and orange zest. A layered, dignified aroma that speaks of aged riches and cask strength intensity.

Palate

Full-bodied and velvety, this 36-year-old Glenlivet at cask strength delivers a lush, oil-rich palate. Dried fig and raisin mingle with orange marmalade, honey and toffee, while cocoa, toasted almond and warm spice—nutmeg and cinnamon—sit atop polished oak. A long, elegant finish lingers with gentle warmth and subtle tannic grip.

Finish

Long and luxurious, the finish unfolds with sherried warmth: dark fig and raisin meet cocoa, toffee, and toasted oak, while spice threads linger. The full-bodied strength softens into velvet, leaving a final whisper of orange zest and leather that slowly fades to a refined, enduring warmth.