{"id":10225,"date":"2025-02-19T00:28:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T17:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/?post_type=product&p=10225"},"modified":"2025-10-23T17:18:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T10:18:10","slug":"wh-id-con-004-connoiseurs-choice-aberfeldy-1978","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ruoumini.com\/en\/wh-id-con-004-connoiseurs-choice-aberfeldy-1978\/","title":{"rendered":"WH-ID-CON-004 Connoiseurs Choice Aberfeldy 1978"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83e\udd43 Connoisseurs Choice \u2013 Aberfeldy 1978 Single Malt (Gordon & MacPhail Bottling)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Brand:<\/strong> Connoisseurs Choice
Distillery:<\/strong> Aberfeldy (Highlands, Scotland)
Vintage:<\/strong> 1978 (Distilled 1978)
Bottler:<\/strong> Gordon & MacPhail
Bottled:<\/strong> 2000 (Approx. 22 years old)
ABV:<\/strong> 40%
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> A rich floral bouquet \u2013 reminiscent of lilacs and bluebells \u2013 with an underlying barley-sweetness and gentle oak.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Palate:<\/strong> Balanced between sweetness and dryness \u2013 the malt arrives smoothly, with firm oak in the background and a clean, malty finish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Finish:<\/strong> Bitter-sweet interplay, with a steady malt core and lingering oak tones.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \ud83c\udfc5 Collectibility & Significance<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      An independent vintage bottling from a reputable Highland distillery under the respected Connoisseurs Choice label by Gordon & MacPhail.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      The 1978 vintage is relatively rare in this series and carries both age and historical interest.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      The 40% ABV is modest by modern independent bottling standards but corresponds with its era and style.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Ratings: On WhiskyBase the 1978 Aberfeldy Connoisseurs Choice shows a score of ~85\/100.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Properly stored, this bottling holds value not only for drinking but as a collector\u2019s piece.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \ud83e\udeb6 Presentation & Use<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        Best kept sealed if part of a collection; if opened, serve neat in a tulip or copita glass to appreciate its subtleties.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Ideal for showcasing as part of a vintage Highland single malt portfolio \u2013 especially for those tracking independent bottlings from the 1970s.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        While approachable, given its age and profile, it shines in a relaxed setting where one can savour it slowly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        \ud83c\udfaf Ideal For<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          Whisky collectors specialising in vintage independent single malts from the Highlands.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Enthusiasts of the Aberfeldy distillery who want something beyond the standard expressions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          A refined gift for someone who values provenance, craftsmanship, and the heritage of whisky bottlings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Those interested in continuing to monitor the secondary market for collectible Scotch.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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