An often overlooked Highland single malt Scotch, it matures gracefully and deserves attention. There may still be some bottles of the 1972 around, and they are worth the hunt. The ’72 is a well structured blend of honeyed maltness with a basket of flavors—licorice, candied oranges and tangerines, toffee, toasted almonds, sweetness and spice nicely matched. The estimated retail price is $230. Also rare but worthy is the 1975 vintage, an exceptional malt with a deep vanilla nose, intense citrus and nut tones, lush toffee, dark chocolate and grapefruit on the palate, finishing well on sweet notes. A limited quantity made it to the States and is still available. Estimated retail is steeper at $450.

What you should be able to find more easily is The Glenrothes 1991. It’s showing beautifully for such a young spirit, rich in the fruity soft malt overtones characteristic of Glenrothes. The whisky is clear and bright, with mixed berries, vanilla and white chocolate on the nose and vanilla, coconut and butterscotch on the palate. Suggested retail is $78.