Pittyvaich Authentic Collection 1977 16 Years Single Malt Whisky

Owen Lewis

May 27, 2026, 05:11:26

Just had a pour of this amber dram. Right, it’s big and punchy from the off. Softer on the palate than you’d expect, though. It’s got that earthy sherry, wet earth vibe – like being in a proper dunnage warehouse. Reminds me a bit of an old Amontillado, actually. Loads of red fruit: think raspberry jam doughnut, cherry heering, and red currants. Then there’s this lovely salted meat and salted liquorice note, with some maraschino cherry sweetness. Quite a bit of spice too – cinnamon and cloves. The finish has some residual tannins, is medium-long, and brings in bitter chocolate and more earthy notes. Feels very well-sherried. You get walnut oil, crushed walnuts, and a bit of rubber band interestingly. A few green fruit notes peek through. It’s like a liquid Manhattan cocktail meets a dark chocolate Brazil nut, with a hint of talcum powder on the side. Perfect for cold weather, this. A real comfort dramming whisky. 🥃

Keeley Davies

May 26, 2026, 02:21:56

Just poured a dram, light amber in the glass. Nosing it is like sticking your head into a proper old sweet shop – cloves, cinnamon, and a weirdly lovely waft of talcum powder and marzipan 🍬. Give it a minute and there’s a raspberry jam doughnut note, all warm and sugary, with candied orange peel (the Luxardo sort) and a hint of salted liquorice. First sip is slightly saline, then it gets big and punchy 🌶️. Loads of earth, game, dark chocolate, and old Amontillado mustiness. Forgot to mention – the walnut oil richness wraps around those drying, residual tannins. It lands somewhere in maraschino cherry territory but stays savoury. Medium-long finish, very good. Perfect for cold weather, this is comfort dramming at its best. That big, clean, sherried style we all miss. No notes.

Faye Williams

May 15, 2026, 11:14:53

Oh aye, this one’s a proper cosy dram. 🥃 Nose is like sticking your head in a tin of Quality Street after they’ve been near a log fire—sticky toffe, dried fig, and a waft of bonfire smoke that’s more memory than punch. First sip brings a lovely weight, coat-your-tongue stuff. Dark chocolate digestives, overripe plums, and a wee lick of old leather armchair. Mid-palate, there’s a nutty prickle—walnut skin, maybe a crushed Brazil nut. Finish lingers like a stubborn house guest but in the best way. Peppery spice, a ghost of sea salt, then the sweet oaky warmth just sits there humming. Absolute stonker for a dreich day. ✨ (No water needed, but a splash opens up some orange marmalade too.) Crackin’ gear, that.

Rowena Taylor

May 1, 2026, 17:21:45

Well, first sip, it hits you with this deep, smoky vibe, like a distant bonfire. Quite peaty, innit? Then comes a bit of honey sweetness, smooth and golden. The oak notes linger, warming you right through. Finish is long, with a hint of spice – maybe cinnamon or nutmeg? 🥃😊 Mouthfeel's rich, almost creamy. Overall, a proper winter warmer, that.

William Bell

Apr 29, 2026, 13:11:18

Nose’s got this lovely snmoky, almost bacon-y thing? 🥓 Bit of heather honey too, I reckon. 👃 Palate’s proper chewy. Dark fruit, like plums, with a tingle of black pepper. 🫐 Gets a wee bit bitter near the end, in a good, coffee-ish way. ☕️ Finish is long and warming. That smokiness lingers nicely. A right good dram for a chilly evenin’. 👍 Overall, pretty solid. Easy to sip, flavours play nice together. Cheers! 🥃