{"id":10224,"date":"2025-02-19T00:28:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T17:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&p=10224"},"modified":"2025-10-23T17:17:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T10:17:15","slug":"wh-id-con-003-connoiseurs-choice-millburn-1976","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wh-id-con-003-connoiseurs-choice-millburn-1976\/","title":{"rendered":"WH-ID-CON-003 Connoiseurs Choice Millburn 1976"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83e\udd43 Connoisseurs Choice \u2013 Millburn 1976 Single Malt (Gordon & MacPhail Bottling)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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

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\ud83c\udf38 Tasting Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Nose:<\/strong> Rich and complex, with notes of white peach, lavender, dried apricot, old-book dust, incense, and a faint wisp of smoke.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Palate:<\/strong> Malty and smooth, developing spicy pepper tones, dry walnuts, charred oak, and subtle peat smoke.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Finish:<\/strong> Long, dry, and evolving \u2014 starting sweet and spicy before fading into clove and dry wood.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \ud83c\udfc5 Collectibility & Significance<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Closed Distillery:<\/strong> Millburn ceased production in 1985, making all remaining bottlings highly collectible.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      A 1976 vintage<\/strong> bottled by Gordon & MacPhail<\/em> under the Connoisseurs Choice<\/strong> label adds to its historical and collector value.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Around 28 years old<\/strong>, showing depth, complexity, and mature sherry-butt influence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Highly rated<\/strong> among enthusiasts for its balance of Highland malt character and gentle sherry notes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \ud83e\udeb6 Presentation & Use<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Presented in the classic Connoisseurs Choice packaging<\/strong>, emphasizing authenticity and heritage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Typically kept sealed<\/strong> due to rarity, though an exceptional whisky to enjoy on a special occasion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Best served neat<\/strong>, in a tulip or copita glass, to reveal its layered aromas and mature palate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        A perfect addition to a closed distillery collection<\/strong> or for showcasing historic Highland craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        \ud83c\udfaf Ideal For<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Collectors of vintage and closed distillery<\/strong> single malts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Enthusiasts of Highland whiskies<\/strong> with refined sherry and subtle smoke character.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Connoisseurs seeking historical significance<\/strong> and investment-grade rarity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          A distinguished gift or portfolio piece<\/strong> for experienced whisky collectors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          \ud83e\udd43 Connoisseurs Choice \u2013 Millburn 1976 Single Malt (Gordon & MacPhail Bottling) Brand: Connoisseurs ChoiceDistillery: Millburn (Highlands, Scotland)Vintage: 1976 (Distilled June 1976)Bottler: Gordon & MacPhailBottled: May 2004 (Approx. 28 Years Old)Cask \/ Maturation: Refill Sherry ButtABV: 46%Bottle Size: 70 cl \/ 0.7 L \ud83c\udf38 Tasting Notes Nose: Rich and complex, with notes of white peach, […]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7564,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[476,524,550],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-10224","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-miniature-en","7":"product_cat-whisky-en","8":"product_cat-wh-id-con-connoisseurs-en","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple","14":"berocket_lgv_grid","15":"berocket_lgv_list_grid"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/10224","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10224"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10224"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=10224"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=10224"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=10224"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}