The 1974 Gordon & MacPhail Mortlach – Private Collection, Aged 46 Years is a rare and stunning Speyside whisky, showcasing the distillery’s robust, meaty spirit refined through nearly half a century of careful maturation. Bottled by independent legends Gordon & MacPhail, this expression is part of their ultra-premium Private Collection, which highlights exceptional vintage single malts. This is a connoisseur’s dram—best appreciated neat, in a quiet setting, with time to explore its evolution in the glass. Distilled in August of 1974, this 46-year-old Mortlach matured in rather active Refill Sherry before bottling at 50.9%. 197 total bottles Nose- Sherry aromas are followed by brown sugar, rum and raisin and warm spices. Palate- Sweet and smooth flavours of stewed spiced damsons, with fig and apricot conserve. Seville orange peel and charred oak develop. Finish- A long finish with sweet and spicy notes and lingering roasted hazelnuts.