Gordon & MacPhail Artistry in Oak 85 year old Distilled at Glenlivet Distillery, 43.7%

Matured in a first-fill American oak sherry butt since 1940, this remarkable whisky is a spirit that defies its age. Apricot, dried pineapple, citrus, antique wood, beeswax, and aromas of worn leather upholstery in vintage cars. Sweet tropical and orchard fruit flavors lead to vanilla, red peppercorn, morello cherry, and plum, with cinnamon, oyster mushroom, oak char, aged balsamic vinegar, herbs, and spearmint. A light-textured herbal finish lingers delicately.