What is Millburn 1974 CA like?

Q: What is Millburn 1974 CA like?

A community tasting note says: Warm and a bit oaky, with a soft sweetness that feels quite cosy 🥃 A little spice comes through after, but it stays smooth enough for an easy evening sip. On WhiskySpace, you can view more ratings, tasting notes, price history, bottle details, and related whiskies for Millburn 1974 CA.

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Authentic Collection 1974 29 Years Single Malt Whisky

Millburn 1974 CA

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Brand: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Age: 29 years
ABV: 53.9%
Volume: 700 ml
Category: Single Malt Whisky
Distillery: Millburn
Distillation Year: 1974
Bottling Year: 01.2004
Cask Types: Bourbon Hogshead

Price

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€730.00

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€730.00(2023-12-29)

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) was established in 1983 as an exclusive international membership organization for whisky enthusiasts, now comprising over 26,000 members worldwide. Marking its 35th anniversary in 2018, the Society upholds its pioneering philosophy of 'adventurous, unconventional, and endlessly fascinating' cask selection. Through partnerships with 137 distilleries globally, SMWS releases more than 120 cask strength, single cask whiskies annually in the Chinese market alone. Each bottling embodies the purest expression of its provenance: no water added, no artificial coloring, and no chill-filtration—preserving the whisky's integrity exactly as nature intended. Curated by a panel of expert tasters, every bottle captures the singular character of its cask, rendering each release exceptionally rare and collectible. The Society's distinctive coding system deliberately omits distillery names, challenging connoisseurs to experience each whisky on its intrinsic merits, unencumbered by external biases—a true return to the essence of whisky appreciation.

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Caramel

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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Imogen Wright

May 20, 2026, 04:33:00

Warm and a bit oaky, with a soft sweetness that feels quite cosy 🥃 A little spice comes through after, but it stays smooth enough for an easy evening sip.

Isaac King

May 12, 2026, 15:40:58

Right, so first sniff... all smokey and kinda leathery? Like an old library. Gets a bit sweet after, some vanilla and maybe a touch of honey. Tastes proper rich. There's a spicy kick, 🔥, but then butterscotch comes through. Mouthfeel is lovely and oily. Finish is long, warming, with that smokyness and some dried fruit hanging about. Really satisfying, that. Could easily sip this all night. Cheers! 🥃

Alice Lee

May 11, 2026, 20:30:51

Right, so this one’s got a lovely warmth to it, kinda like comfy woolen socks by a fire. 🔥 Starts with some vanilla fudge, then a bit of smoky bacon comes thru? Odd combo but works. Teh finish is all nutty, like walnuts, with a wee spicy kick. There’s a floral note in there too, reminds me of a garden after rain. 🌧️ Honestly, pretty moreish – one sip and you’re already thinking about the next. 👍

Imogen Allen

May 11, 2026, 11:30:59

Wow, this one's got serious depth. 👃 First whiff is like a smoky bonfire right on the beach, with a hint of sweet, burnt caramel underneath. 💨 On the tongue? So much going on. A real peaty kick, almost medicinal, but then it turns kinda waxy and smooth. You get that classic honey and vanilla sweetness, but it's not cloying. There's a dry, spicy finish that just lingers. Absolutely class. 🥃 Feels like it's warming you from the inside out. 🔥 A proper winter dram, this.

Linda Cox

May 6, 2026, 02:11:44

Oh, this one's got a lovely smokiness on the nose, with hints of vanilla and a touch of fruity sweetness. Quite smooth on the tastebuds, finishing with a bit of spice. 🥃👃😊 A proper dram, innit?