WH-ID-CON-004 Connoiseurs Choice Aberfeldy 1978

🥃 Connoisseurs Choice – Aberfeldy 1978 Single Malt (Gordon & MacPhail Bottling)

Brand: Connoisseurs Choice
Distillery: Aberfeldy (Highlands, Scotland)
Vintage: 1978 (Distilled 1978)
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
Bottled: 2000 (Approx. 22 years old)
ABV: 40%
Bottle Size: 70 cl / 0.7 L

🌸 Tasting Notes

• Nose: A rich floral bouquet – reminiscent of lilacs and bluebells – with an underlying barley-sweetness and gentle oak.

• Palate: Balanced between sweetness and dryness – the malt arrives smoothly, with firm oak in the background and a clean, malty finish.

• Finish: Bitter-sweet interplay, with a steady malt core and lingering oak tones.

🏅 Collectibility & Significance

• An independent vintage bottling from a reputable Highland distillery under the respected Connoisseurs Choice label by Gordon & MacPhail.

• The 1978 vintage is relatively rare in this series and carries both age and historical interest.

• The 40% ABV is modest by modern independent bottling standards but corresponds with its era and style.

• Ratings: On WhiskyBase the 1978 Aberfeldy Connoisseurs Choice shows a score of ~85/100.

• Properly stored, this bottling holds value not only for drinking but as a collector’s piece.

🪶 Presentation & Use

• Best kept sealed if part of a collection; if opened, serve neat in a tulip or copita glass to appreciate its subtleties.

• Ideal for showcasing as part of a vintage Highland single malt portfolio – especially for those tracking independent bottlings from the 1970s.

• While approachable, given its age and profile, it shines in a relaxed setting where one can savour it slowly.

🎯 Ideal For

• Whisky collectors specialising in vintage independent single malts from the Highlands.

• Enthusiasts of the Aberfeldy distillery who want something beyond the standard expressions.

• A refined gift for someone who values provenance, craftsmanship, and the heritage of whisky bottlings.

• Those interested in continuing to monitor the secondary market for collectible Scotch.