Old Speyside 1973 EL

Old Speyside 1973 EL

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Whisky Information

Age
43 years
ABV
47.8%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillation Year
1973
Bottling Year
2016

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€492.76(2023-09-15)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Melissa Clark

Melissa Clark

May 5, 2026, 18:20:57

Whoa, this dram's got a proper kick. 😲 Smells like a bonfire next to an apple orchard, ya know? That smoke is bold. First sip... warm honey and some baked pears, I think. A bit of spice underneath. Then that peaty earthiness rolls in. Lingering finish, like damp wood and a hint of salted caramel. 🥃 Quite the ride.

Tiffany Morris

Tiffany Morris

Apr 28, 2026, 10:04:21

Right, so this one's got a proper waft of bonfire embers and a cheeky wee hint of orchard fruit, like a baked apple or summat. 🍂 The palate's surprisingly oily—coats the mouth lovely, then that peaty hug creeps in. Finish is all woodsmoke, cracked black pepper, and a faint medicinal vibe. Cracking dram, that. Sláinte! 🥃

Gary Owen

Gary Owen

Apr 27, 2026, 11:22:11

Right then, poured a bit of this after work 🥃. Smells proper nice, like vanilla and maybe some apple 🍎. Taste is warm, bit of spice on the tongue 🔥. Goes down smooth, doesnt burn too much. Finish is quite long, leaves you wanting another sip. Definatly a good one for relaxing 😌. Proper lovely stuff for a rainy evening 🌧️.

Tara Moore

Tara Moore

Apr 21, 2026, 19:03:33

Right then, had a wee dram tonight. 🥃 Nose is proper complex... hard to place exactly. Maybe some orchard fruit? 🍏 Palate warms the chest, defintly some spice kicking in. 🔥 Finish lingers nicely, makes you wanna sit back. Proper cosy feeling, like a fire side chat. 🪑 Not botherin' with the specifics, just tastes cracking. Cheers mates! 🍻

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