Scotch 53 Year Old Whisky

Back on 6 December 1970, Glenrothes filled a trio of casks which were then bottled many moons later by The Last Drop. This single malt here was drawn from cask #10586, having spent half a century in the single cask before it was bottled in 2020. A limited 103 bottles were released at 45.3% ABV, acco

An astonishing single malt from the family-owned Glenfarclas Distillery that has been matured for over half a century in first-fill oloroso sherry casks before being bottled at a cask strength of 42.1% ABV. The bespoke decanter was created by Glencairn Crystal to highlight the stunning natural colou

From The Last Drop comes one of three extremely impressive Glenrothes single cask single malts distilled back in 1970. Completing a trilogy of Glenrothes releases (starting with a 1968 vintage, followed up with a 1969 vintage, and now on to 1970), this particular bottling was drawn from cask 10589,

A 1970 vintage single malt from Glenfarclas - what a treat! This was aged in a single Sherry hogshead and bottled in August 2015 for Glenfarclas' extensive Family Cask range. Only 70 bottles were produced, so if you've got a penchant for old, heavily Sherried whisky, grab one of these while you can!

One of three 1970 vintage single malts produced at the Glenrothes Distillery and bottled by The Last Drop. Completing a trilogy of Glenrothes whiskies, the 1970s vintage was released as three single cask bottlings - this one was drawn from cask #10588. Just 87 bottles were produced, and each one com

Goodness gracious, would you just look at the Glenfarclas Family Cask bottling! This single malt from the long-going family-run distillery was distilled in 1970 and matured in Sherry hogshead #2026 until December 2014 - and it certainly looks the part, doesn't it? Just 148 bottles of this were produ

A rare find, and sure to make a collector very happy. This single malt Scotch whisky was distilled at North Port (known as Brechin at one point) distillery in 1970. This Highlander was bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for its Connoisseurs Choice collection. This bottle was part of a private collecti

A 32 year old bottling from the Bruichladdich distillery, this single malt was distilled in 1970 and has been solely matured in first fill American hogsheads and exudes some lovely ripe orchard fruit notes with honeyed sweetness. This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more

Terrifically well-aged whisky from Tamnavulin's Vintages Collection here, drawn from a combination of bourbon and apostoles sherry casks. Laid down all the way back in 1970, the whisky was left to aged for a massive 48 years before being bottled in 2019, with an outturn of 960 bottles. Blimey.

A splendid Rare Malts bottling of single malt Scotch, from the sadly long closed Glenury Royal Distillery in Stonehaven. Distilled in 1970, the whisky was matured for 29 years before being bottled up at cask strength. Please note: With age, the label for this particular bottle has suffered some

A 1970 vintage Glenfarclas from the Summer 2014 release of the formidable Family Cask series. With its deep, dark hue, you can bet that you're in for a superb, Sherried Glenfarclas. It was matured in Sherry hogshead #2032 until March 2014. 133 bottles were produced.

A fantastic Rare Malts bottling of Glenury Royal single malt Scotch whisky, from the sadly closed and demolished Glenury distillery in Stonehaven. This release was distilled in 1970 and bottled at natural cask strength at 29 years old, long after the distillery was closed. This bottle was part o

Behold - 43 year old Glen Grant single malt Scotch whisky! Yep, the renowned Glen Grant distillery filled cask 3497 back in 1970 and left it to age for over 4 decades - very awesome, we're sure you'll agree. This was bottled by Duncan Taylor for their Tantalus range, presented in a glass decanter an

Strathisla is one of the oldest operating distilleries and is a key component in the Chivas Regal blend. This 1970 vintage Strathisla was bottled by Gordon and MacPhail of Elgin as part of their distillery label range.

Distilled at Glen Grant on the 9th February 1970, this was aged for an incredible 41 years in cask number 826 before bottling for Duncan Taylor's prestigious Peerless range on the 16th March 2011. A release of 222 numbered bottles, all at natural cask strength.

This is a well aged Glen Grant from Duncan Taylor, distilled in 1970 and bottled at cask strength. It's a truly brilliant malt with loads of flavour and complexity.

Incredibly old single grain Scotch whisky from the Girvan distillery, drawn from one cask and independently bottled by your pals here at Master of Malt! This 53 year old whisky was distilled all the way back in January 1964 and bottled in February 2017 at cask strength without any chill-filtration o

A 34 year old vintage from the Benriach distillery, distilled in 1970 and matured in Cask No. 4005, an ex sherry hogshead, before being bottled in December of 2004 at cask strength.

Just look at how handsome this whisky looks! Look closer and gaze with awe and wonderment at the solid wood, polished presentation case. This was distilled at Caperdonich in the 1st May 1970 and matured in hogshead number 3335 for 38 years before bottling by Signatory on the 29th July 2008. This is

A very well aged bottle of Caperdonich, or sample should we say! An excellent chance to try 38 year old single cask Caperdonich, this was distilled in 1970 and matured in cask number 4378 before bottling in 2008 by Adelphi. A release of 184 bottles, at cask strength.

A 46 year old Carsebridge single grain Scotch whisky, independently bottled by Murray McDavid as part of the Select Grain range. This whisky (from a long-closed distillery) was aged from 1970 to 2017, before being bottled at 40.9% ABV.

Distilled in 1970 at the Highland Park distillery and aged in sherry before bottling by Gordon and MacPhail in 2008.

A collectible bottling of 1970 vintage single malt from the brilliant Glengoyne distillery, bottled at 26 years of age as part of its Vintage Reserve series. Comes alongside its original wooden presentation box. This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos jus

A distillery bottling of Glengoyne from 1970, bottled in 1998 at 56% ABV. Drawn from a single cask, only 180 bottles were released, and it comes complete with wooden presentation box. This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos just get in touch!

A ridiculously rare Highland Park single malt, distilled back in 1970. After a good three decades of ageing, in 2000 the whisky was bottled by Gordon & MacPhail for the Rare Old series. It comes with a clear-fronted wooden presentation box, meaning you can always see the lovely whisky inside. Thi