Glenlivet : 44 Year Old Sherry Cask Antipodes Gordon & Macphail 1978

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 44 Years Sherry Cask Antipodes Gordon & Macphail 1978 from Glenlivet

Tasting

Appearance
A topaz hue with seductive greenish reflections, testifying to its long years of maturation.

Nose
Floral and complex with notes of dried flowers, iris, tuberose and carnation. Chocolatey aromas mingle with fruits like orange and mango. Spices (cinnamon, ginger) and vegetal notes of pipe tobacco intertwine with different honeys, royal jelly and medicinal touches of arnica and tiger balm. A hint of saffron perfects this extraordinarily rich bouquet.

Palate
Airy and fresh, the palate reveals white flowers (lilac, lily of the valley, lily) and fresh fruits (pear, mirabelle plum, peach). Fresh fig, lime and licorice harmoniously blend with candied apricot, fresh walnut, melon and mango, creating a taste palette of rare elegance. Non-peated, this whisky stands out for its long and complex finish with vanilla notes, aromatic plants (chamomile, verbena, rosemary, sage), malted barley grains and precious woods (oak, gentian root). Touches of leather, walnut stain and licorice, root, praline and malted scents complete this profile of exceptional richness.

Pairings and tasting moments

This exceptional single malt deserves to be savored alone, in a tulip glass, at room temperature. For pairing enthusiasts, it will harmonize with desserts with dried fruits or high-quality dark chocolate. Ideal for contemplative moments or important celebrations, this whisky requires time and attention to appreciate all its complexity.

An exceptional single malt whisky signed Glenlivet

The Glenlivet, historical pioneer of Speyside

Founded in 1824 by George Smith, The Glenlivet is the first legal distillery in the Glenlivet valley in Scotland. Its history is marked by a legal battle won in 1884 for the exclusivity of the name "The Glenlivet", thus consolidating its status as a reference. Located in the Speyside region, the distillery draws its water from the Josie's Well source, renowned for its exceptional purity. Under the direction of Alan Winchester, master distiller since 2009, The Glenlivet continues to produce Scottish whiskys recognized for their lightness and fruity character. Its lantern-shaped stills and expertise in maturation in various casks contribute to creating single malts of incomparable elegance, making this house one of the great classics of Scottish whisky.

A treasure from Gordon & MacPhail in the Antipodes collection

This Glenlivet 1978 represents the pinnacle of Gordon & MacPhail's aging art, legendary independent bottler. Distilled in 1978 and bottled 44 years later, this single malt has benefited from exceptional maturation in first-fill sherry casks, giving it its aromatic richness and complexity.

Ultra-limited edition of only 57 bottles, this Scottish whisky is part of the prestigious "Antipodes" collection created by La Maison du Whisky, highlighting exceptional spirits aged under extreme latitudes. Bottled at 48.5% alcohol without excessive reduction, it retains all its aromatic power while remaining perfectly balanced.

Presented in an elegant bottle accompanied by a noble wood box, this Glenlivet embodies the quintessence of the great single malts of Speyside. Its rarity and extraordinary organoleptic profile make it a particularly sought-after collector's whisky by connoisseurs and collectors worldwide, representing a true heritage of Scottish distillation.