Hillside (silent) Rare Malts Selection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old · 1969 Vintage

Colour

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

Nose

Opulent and concentrated, the nose opens to dried fig and raisin, lacquered in sherry—treacle, cocoa, and orange zest. Leather, tobacco, and cedar weave with vanilla and spice, while a warm, high-alcohol lift underscores the depth. A commanding, regal aroma that hints at decades in the cask.

Palate

Powerful and luxurious on the palate, this cask-strength whisky unfolds with dark-fruit depth—fig, prune and raisin—woven with chocolate, espresso and treacle. It remains velvety yet assertive, as spiced oak, toasted almond and burnished leather mingle through the finish. A kiss of sherry sweetness lingers, warming the tongue and carrying a long, refined oak resonance.

Finish

Long, warming, and deeply sherried, the finish coats the palate with dark fig, raisin, and cocoa, like velvet dusk. Espresso and tobacco unfold beside leather and toasted oak, lightly spiced with nutmeg and clove. At 61.9% the warmth lingers luxuriously, tapering to a refined, persistent glow.