Smiths Glenlivet 1974 (Bottled 2008) - 70cl 43% - RARE

This 1974 Glenlivet single malt was bottled by Gordon & Macphail, one of Scotland’s oldest and most respected independent bottlers, and a distiller since 1998.

This delicious Speyside whisky was bottled at 43% ABV and matured in Refill Sherry and American Hogshead Casks.

George Smith’s greatest achievement wasn’t simply the taking out of a licence, but his decision to make a new style of whisky.

By the 1860s, The Glenlivet was noted for producing a spirit with a ‘pineapple’ note, evidence that the floral, estery character seen today has a long history.

Just a curious note for any history geek, The Glenlivet was one of the first distilleries to take out one of the new licences issued after the passing of the 1823 Excise Act which is accepted as being the starting point of the modern Scotch whisky industry.