1966 Vintage Whisky

At its appearance at the end of 2011 this was the oldest single malt whisky ever released by Loch Lomond. Distilled by distillery manager of the day Duncan Thomas and then matured onsite for almost 45 years before bottling.

A long aged grain whisky from Invergordon, distilled in England's last great year at the World Cup and bottled in 2011 by Clan Denny.

A 1965 vintage whisky from the Invergordon grain distillery, aged for an impressive 45 years before bottling in 2011 by Clan Denny. Old grain is a style of whisky that's increasing in popularity and bottlings such as this show why.

Another of Gordon & Macphail's long-aged Glen Grants which, along with Glenfarclas, represent the best-value long-aged Speysides available. Thankfully, Glen Grant is one of those special Speysiders (like Glenfarclas, Mortlach and Macallan) that is capable of withstanding immense oak ageing without tasting like a pile of wet sawdust.

A very old Tamdhu 1966, bottled by Gordon & Macphail for their Macphail's Collection series.

An independent bottling of 1966 vintage Balblair by whisky veterans Gordon & Macphail. This one is about 40 years old and should be something quite special.

A Secret Stills release from Gordon & Macphail from distillery #2 (shh, it's Cragganmore...). A 1966 vintage whisky bottled in 2006 at about 40 years old.

A very old Benriach bottled by Signatory for their Cask Strength collection, this 42 year-old is from the 1966 vintage and has been bottled at natural cask strength of 43.9%.

A very rare 1988 Cadenhead's bottling of Glenkinchie 1966. 1966 was a difficult year for Scottish football fans, but hopefully a better one for whisky nuts.