WH-ID-CON-002 Connoiseurs Choice Speyburn 1974

🥃 Connoisseurs Choice – Speyburn 1974 Single Malt (Gordon & MacPhail Bottling)

Brand: Connoisseurs Choice
Distillery: Speyburn (Speyside, Scotland)
Vintage: 1974 (Distilled April 1974)
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
Bottled: June 2004 (Approx. 30 Years Old)
Cask / Maturation: Refill Sherry Butt (500 L)
ABV: 43%
Bottle Size: 70 cl / 0.7 L

🌸 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Spicy and floral aromas with delicate fruity notes, classic of mature Speyside character.

• Palate: Smooth malt sweetness, gentle oak influence, and subtle dried-fruit tones (raisins, sultanas) with soft sherry undertones.

• Finish: Medium length with refined oak and lingering sweet fruit.

🏅 Collectibility & Significance

• Part of the Connoisseurs Choice range by Gordon & MacPhail, a respected independent bottler known for rare vintage single malts.

• Rare 1974 vintage Speyburn release — limited availability and high desirability among collectors.

• Aged around 30 years, showcasing depth, maturity, and the influence of sherry-cask aging.

• Highly rated by enthusiasts, often praised for its balance and elegance.

🪶 Presentation & Use

• Presented in the classic Connoisseurs Choice packaging, emphasizing age and provenance.

• Perfect for display in a curated whisky collection or as a centerpiece vintage bottling.

• Due to its rarity, often kept sealed by collectors; if enjoyed, best savored neat in a tulip or copita glass to appreciate its subtleties.

• Occasions: Milestone celebrations, tasting events, or collector showcases.

🎯 Ideal For

• Collectors of vintage independent single malts.

• Enthusiasts of Speyside whiskies seeking sherry-influenced maturity.

• Connoisseurs who value provenance, rarity, and craftsmanship in aged Scotch.

• A refined gift or investment bottle for serious whisky lovers.