WH-ID-CON-003 Connoiseurs Choice Millburn 1976

🥃 Connoisseurs Choice – Millburn 1976 Single Malt (Gordon & MacPhail Bottling)

Brand: Connoisseurs Choice
Distillery: Millburn (Highlands, Scotland)
Vintage: 1976 (Distilled June 1976)
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
Bottled: May 2004 (Approx. 28 Years Old)
Cask / Maturation: Refill Sherry Butt
ABV: 46%
Bottle Size: 70 cl / 0.7 L

🌸 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich and complex, with notes of white peach, lavender, dried apricot, old-book dust, incense, and a faint wisp of smoke.

• Palate: Malty and smooth, developing spicy pepper tones, dry walnuts, charred oak, and subtle peat smoke.

• Finish: Long, dry, and evolving — starting sweet and spicy before fading into clove and dry wood.

🏅 Collectibility & Significance

• Closed Distillery: Millburn ceased production in 1985, making all remaining bottlings highly collectible.

• A 1976 vintage bottled by Gordon & MacPhail under the Connoisseurs Choice label adds to its historical and collector value.

• Around 28 years old, showing depth, complexity, and mature sherry-butt influence.

• Highly rated among enthusiasts for its balance of Highland malt character and gentle sherry notes.

🪶 Presentation & Use

• Presented in the classic Connoisseurs Choice packaging, emphasizing authenticity and heritage.

• Typically kept sealed due to rarity, though an exceptional whisky to enjoy on a special occasion.

• Best served neat, in a tulip or copita glass, to reveal its layered aromas and mature palate.

• A perfect addition to a closed distillery collection or for showcasing historic Highland craftsmanship.

🎯 Ideal For

• Collectors of vintage and closed distillery single malts.

• Enthusiasts of Highland whiskies with refined sherry and subtle smoke character.

• Connoisseurs seeking historical significance and investment-grade rarity.

• A distinguished gift or portfolio piece for experienced whisky collectors.