Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.
Gordon & MacPhail 85 Years Old from Glenlivet Distillery
This latest release in Gordon & MacPhail’s Generations range is the oldest single malt Scotch ever bottled (as of this writing). The whisky spent 85 years in a single Sherry transport cask before being bottled, and the nose has touches of tree fruits, honeycomb, figs, apricots, peaches, orange oil, subtle wood spices, and a kiss of smoke. The taste is waxy and vibrant with notes of butterscotch, sultanas, marmalade, plums, and a slight hint of garden herbs. The finish is long and luscious with a hint of baking spices balanced by tree fruits, honey, and a hint of garden herbs. Amazingly complex! (October, 2025)
