Macphail's Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40 Year Old

Colour

Deep burnished amber with coppery highlights and ruby-tinged mahogany edges, a rich, velvety glow.

Nose

Opulent and deeply sherried, this Speyside aroma unfolds with rich dried fruits—raisins, figs, and dates—alongside orange zest, toffee, and almond. Cocoa and coffee beans echo through polished oak, with a whisper of leather and burnt sugar. Velvet sweetness lingers, signaling decades in sherry casks and a refined, decadent maturity.

Palate

Velvety and richly sherried, the palate unfolds with dark fruitcake, fig, raisin, and orange zest, tempered by toffee, cocoa, and a hint of espresso. Cinnamon and clove mingle with polished oak, delivering a warm, refined backbone. The finish is long and luxurious, with dried fruit, chocolate, and a subtle ember of oak echoing into a lasting, mellow sweetness.

Finish

Long, opulent finish with rich raisin and fig sweetness, threaded by dark chocolate and orange zest. Sherry-driven warmth deepens into toasted almond, spice, and a whisper of leather, then slowly fades on velvety oak, leaving a refined, cocoa-dusted glow that lingers with quiet grandeur.