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Ian Macleod Chieftain Speyside 1973 2015 57,4% Cask 7992

89

Amber Room ReviewIndependent tasting notes

Reviewed 19 August 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Region
Speyside
Independent Bottler
Ian Macleod
ABV
57.4%
Vintage
1973
Bottled
2015
Cask type
First Fill Sherry Butt
Cask number
7992
Bottles in release
369

Haven’t had a 1973 Secret Speyside for a while but they have never disappoint & are very consistent in terms of quality, but this is definitely one of the most sherried bottle I’ve seen

In the glass

Tasting Notes

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Ian Macleod Chieftain Speyside 1973 2015 57,4% Cask 7992

19 August 2026
89

Haven’t had a 1973 Secret Speyside for a while but they have never disappoint & are very consistent in terms of quality, but this is definitely one of the most sherried bottle I’ve seen

Nose

Floral, nutty, dried fruits, slightly creamy, apricots

Body

Typical old sherry palate, raisins, sweet, definitely a fruit-sherry bomb, slightly herbal & salty, a very full-filling body

Finish

Slightly bitter & hot finish

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