WH-ID-CON-008 Connoiseurs Choice Pittyvaich since 1993

🥃 Connoisseurs Choice – Pittyvaich 1993 Single Malt (Gordon & MacPhail Bottling)

Brand: Connoisseurs Choice
Distillery: Pittyvaich (Speyside, Scotland)
Vintage: 1993
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
Bottled: 2022 (29 years old)
ABV: 48.6%
Bottle Size: 70 cl / 0.7 L
Cask Type: Refill American Hogshead
Cask Number: 3723
Outturn: 159 bottles
Colour: Golden
Market: UK

🌸 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich bananas intertwine with green apple and lime zest. Vibrant tropical fruit notes lead to sweet honey, followed by marzipan.

• Taste: Sweet citrus fruit combines with subtle fresh mint notes, balanced by black pepper. Pineapple comes to the fore alongside malted biscuit.

• Finish: Medium-bodied with tart grapefruit and charred oak.

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🏅 Collectibility & Significance

• Distillery Status: Pittyvaich was a short-lived distillery, operational from 1975 to 1993, making its expressions particularly rare and sought after.

• Cask Strength Release: This bottling is part of the Connoisseurs Choice Cask Strength series, offering a higher ABV and more intense flavours.

• Limited Availability: Only 159 bottles were released from this cask, enhancing its rarity and appeal to collectors.

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🪶 Presentation & Use

• Ideal for Collectors: A valuable addition to collections focusing on closed distilleries or rare cask strength expressions.

• Tasting Experience: Best enjoyed neat in a tulip or copita glass to appreciate its complex aromas and flavours.

• Occasions: Suitable for special tastings, milestone celebrations, or as a unique gift for whisky enthusiasts.

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🎯 Ideal For

• Whisky Collectors: Those seeking unique expressions from closed distilleries.

• Cask Strength Enthusiasts: Fans of higher ABV whiskies looking for intense flavours.

• Gift Seekers: A distinctive gift for whisky connoisseurs appreciating rare and limited-edition bottlings.

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