World's Oldest Single Malt Whisky to Be Released by Family-Owned Highland Firm

World's oldest single malt whisky to be released by family-owned Highland firm

THE world’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky is set to be released by a Highland firm

Gordon & MacPhail introduces worlds oldest single malt Scotch whisky - DRAM Scotland

The world’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky, Gordon & MacPhail 85 Years Old, from Glenlivet Distillery will be released in October 2025. First laid down by George Urquhart, ‘Mr George’,  and his father, John in February 1940 in American oak casks, the decision was taken to finally empty the cask in February 2025 with a total of 125 decanters of the 85 years old whisky bottled by Gordon & MacPhail. “This whisky is truly exceptional due to its re…

World's oldest single malt Scotch whisky to be released this year - Scottish Field

Whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail is set to release the world’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky this year – an 85-Years-Old from Glenlivet Distillery.   In February 1940, in a quiet corner of the north-east of Scotland, George Urquhart and his father, John, laid down spirit from Glenlivet Distillery in a Gordon & MacPhail American… The post World’s oldest single malt Scotch whisky to be released this year appeared first on Scottish Field.

Gordon & MacPhail announces release of world’s oldest single malt Scotch

American oak Sherry cask number 336.American oak Sherry cask number 336 was filled on 3 February 1940 at the Speyside distillery, and emptied 85 years and two days later, on 5 February 2025, yielding a total of 125 decanters – designed by American architect Jeanne Gang on the theme of ‘Artistry in Oak’. The release, bottled at 43.7% abv, is the latest in a series of record-breaking single malts bottled by Gordon & MacPhail, including an 80-year-…