The Whisky Agency Private Stock North of Scotland 1970 50 Year Old

North of Scotland 1970 is an exceptionally rare 50 Year Old Lowland Single Grain Scotch Whisky, distilled at the now-closed North of Scotland Distillery and independently bottled by The Whisky Agency for its Private Stock series. Distilled in 1970 and bottled in 2021, it spent five decades maturing in a single barrel before being released at 40.6% ABV. Only 76 bottles were produced, making this an extremely limited example from a distillery that ceased production in 1980. Its long maturation delivers an elegant profile of mature oak, vanilla, tropical and orchard fruits, honeyed sweetness and delicate spice. 

Food Pairing: Pair with aged Gouda, roasted nuts, prosciutto, crème brûlée, apple tart, vanilla desserts or high-quality dark chocolate.

Tasting Notes: Elegant and exceptionally mature with vanilla, honey, ripe fruit, delicate tropical notes, polished oak and gentle spice.

Nose: Mature oak and vanilla accompanied by honeyed grain, orchard fruit and delicate tropical sweetness.

Palate: Soft and refined with sweet vanilla, ripe fruit, caramelized grain and well-integrated old oak.

Finish: Long, delicate and mature with lingering vanilla sweetness, fruit and polished oak.

Serve: Best enjoyed neat at room temperature in a tasting glass. Allow the whisky plenty of time to rest and develop before drinking.