Hillside (silent) Rare Malts Selection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old · 1970 Vintage

Colour

Deep, burnished amber with coppery sheen and hints of mahogany.

Nose

Opulent, sherry-kissed aromas open to dark plum and raisin, with fig compote and date sweetness. Nutty hints of almond and walnut frame a cocoa-tinged core, while orange zest and warming spices—cinnamon and clove—linger. Rich oak, resin, and a whisper of tobacco and leather emerge as the 60.1% ABV breathes, inviting a patient, luxurious savor.

Palate

Opulent and full-bodied, this palate unfurls with sherry-soaked plum and fig, deepened by dark chocolate, orange zest and espresso. A warming 60% strength carries peppery spice, toasted oak and leather, finishing long with tobacco, cacao and a touch of nutty sweetness.

Finish

Long and luxurious, the finish slowly reveals dark fruit, fig and cocoa over velvety sherry oak, with a warming spice kiss that lingers. Refined and enduring, it leaves a final whisper of leather and cocoa.