North Port (silent) Cadenhead's Single Malt Scotch Whisky Miniature 17 Year Old · 1976 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber with a warm copper-gold glow and a hint of mahogany at the rim.

Nose

Deep, opulent aroma of dark fruit—figs, prunes, and black cherry—lifted by sherry sweetness. Rich cocoa, espresso and toasted oak mingle with leather and cigar-box spice. A flutter of orange zest and caramelized sugar threads through, delivering a warm, resinous, and persistent nose that promises depth and quiet power.

Palate

Full-bodied and oily on the palate, it opens with dark fruit and roasted nuts, a sherry-tinged sweetness deepening into treacle and cocoa. Rich malt sits atop toasted oak, with spice—cinnamon and clove—and a breath of graphite minerality. At 61.4% ABV the warmth is immediate yet integrated, building to a long, resinous finish of espresso, dried fruit, and a final touch of smokiness.

Finish

Long and warming, the finish unfurls with dried fruit and cocoa, carried by polished oak. Sherry echoes linger as the alcohol relaxes into a velvety sweetness, with dark spice and a trace of leather fading to a refined, lingering glow.