Decadent Drinks 30 Year Old · 1996 Vintage Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML

A mature 30-year-old Highland single malt distilled in 1996 and bottled by Decadent Drinks in 2026. Matured in hogsheads, it displays an elegant old-style character built around soft wax, mineral oil and bright exotic fruit. Citrus oils, green and yellow fruits develop alongside fragrant sandalwood, firewood and camphor. The whisky is delicate, refined and highly layered, with the complexity expected from three decades of maturation.

Decadent Drinks 30 Year Old · 1996 Vintage Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 700ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Soft wax, mineral oil, pulpy exotic fruit, green apple, yellow fruit, citrus, firewood and camphor.

Palate: Waxy and silky, with overripe tropical fruits, citrus oils, fresh green fruit and polished mature oak. Elegant and distinctly old-school in character.

Finish: Medium to long, with crystallised honey, beeswax, camphor, mature oak and a lingering mead-like sweetness.

Distillery Information

Decadent Drinks is an independent Scottish whisky bottler founded by Angus MacRaild, known for its highly individual Decadent Drams releases and distinctive approach to mature Scotch. The company focuses on sourcing unusual and characterful casks, often presenting them with minimal intervention and strong attention to provenance. Its releases frequently explore lesser-known distilleries, historic whisky stocks and unusual maturation styles. This 1996 Highland single malt exemplifies the company's focus on mature, understated whiskies where age and spirit character take precedence over heavy cask influence.

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