Gordon & Macphail Glenlivet Distilery Single Malt Private Collection 1979 750ml

Gordon & MacPhail's Private Collection bottling of Glenlivet 1979 is a rare independently-bottled single malt, distilled at Glenlivet in Speyside and matured for decades before Gordon & MacPhail selected and bottled it themselves. It's bottled at 43% ABV and carries the depth that comes with that much time in wood: rich oak, dried fruit, honey, and a gentle spice, with a long, mellow finish typical of an old, well-kept cask. This is a collector's and connoisseur's whisky rather than an everyday pour, priced and positioned for someone already deep into single malt Scotch. A strong choice for a serious whisky collection or a landmark gift.

How to drink Glenlivet 1979 Private Collection

Neat, in a proper nosing glass, with time to let it breathe — a whisky this old has nothing left to prove and ice will only flatten it. A few drops of water can help if the alcohol feels sharp at first, but go slow.

Whisky86.0 proof · Speyside