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Glenlivet 1940 – 85 Year Old “Artistry in Oak” #336 Sample, Gordon & MacPhail, 43.7% ABV, 3cl
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An extraordinary and highly unusual collector’s piece, this is a 3cl sample of Gordon & MacPhail’s Glenlivet 1940 85 Year Old “Artistry in Oak” #336—released in 2025 as the world’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky ever bottled. Distilled in 1940 and presented in its full release as part of a landmark collaboration featuring a bespoke decanter by architect Jeanne Gang, this sample was only awarded to individuals who purchased the full bottle. Complete with booklet, it offers a rare chance to own a piece of one of the most talked-about whisky releases in modern history.
Key Details:
- Distillery: Glenlivet
- Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
- Release: 85 Year Old “Artistry in Oak” #336
- Vintage / Distilled: 1940
- Released: 2025
- Type: Single malt whisky
- Age: 85 years old
- ABV: 43.7%
- Bottle Size: 3cl sample
- Country: Scotland
- Region: Highlands
- Distillery Status: Operational
- Special Note: Sample only, originally awarded to purchasers of the full bottle
- Packaging: Comes complete with booklet
Presentation Background:
- The full release was presented in a bespoke decanter titled “Artistry in Oak”
- Designed by acclaimed American architect Jeanne Gang
- The design reflects nature, time, and craftsmanship, with a hand-blown glass vessel encased by bronze branches
- This release was widely noted as the world’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky ever bottled
Tasting Notes:
- Aroma: Soft aged leather, apricot compote, cinnamon, waxy citrus, vanilla, dried sultana, aniseed, beeswax polish, and subtle smoke.
- Palate: Smooth yet vibrant with cracked black pepper, sweet dried tobacco, Seville orange peel, rich plum, and Morello cherry, balanced by gentle oak spice.
- Finish: Long and full-bodied with lingering herbal notes and refined complexity.
Why Collect / Buy:
- Exceptionally rare sample linked to a landmark world-record whisky release
- Only awarded to buyers of the full 85 Year Old bottle
- Strong crossover appeal for collectors of ultra-rare Scotch, Gordon & MacPhail, and whisky memorabilia
- Complete with booklet, adding provenance and display value