Gordon & Macphail 1984 Clynelish 40 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Gordon & MacPhail 1984 Clynelish 40 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky is an extraordinary long-aged Highland release distilled in 1984 and matured for four decades before bottling. Drawn from a single cask and bottled with the elegance and restraint that has made Gordon & MacPhail one of Scotland’s most revered independent bottlers, this exceptionally rare Clynelish showcases the distillery’s legendary waxy character layered with vibrant fruit, citrus complexity and refined old oak influence. After 40 years of maturation, the whisky delivers remarkable depth while maintaining freshness and balance a true testament to patient cask management and the enduring quality of mature Clynelish spirit.

Distillery: Clynelish Distillery
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
Bottled For: The Drunken Master Whisky with Water of Life & Casky Whisky Bar & Malt Bar K S
Age: 40 Years Old
Vintage: 1984
ABV: 46.7%
Cask Type: Refill American Hogshead
Cask Number: 4103
Outturn: 122 Bottles

Founded in Elgin in 1895, Gordon & MacPhail has earned worldwide acclaim for its expertise in maturing and bottling some of Scotland’s rarest and most collectible whiskies. The company is particularly respected for its long-aged releases, where decades of careful maturation allow distillery character and cask influence to evolve with exceptional harmony. Their partnership with iconic distilleries such as Clynelish has produced some of the most sought-after mature Scotch whiskies ever bottled.

Tasting Notes:
Signature Clynelish candlewax immediately rises from the glass, intertwined with crisp green apple, lime peel and vibrant zesty citrus oils. Layers of sweet tropical fruits emerge beneath the waxy texture, bringing notes of mango, white peach and subtle pineapple alongside delicate floral undertones. The palate is beautifully refined and silky, revealing citrus marmalade, orchard fruits, vanilla cream and soft mineral complexity balanced by elegant mature oak. Hints of cacao powder, gentle spice and faint coastal salinity add further depth before leading into a remarkably long finish filled with lingering waxiness, dried citrus, soft pepper and graceful old-oak sophistication.