SMWS 20.17 (Inverleven) / 1978 / 23 Year Old Lowland Whisky
- Distillery
- Inverleven
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £850
- Tasting notes
- Citric, Cooked Fruit, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Inverleven's 1978-distilled spirit was aged for 23 years before the Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottled it in the early 2000s at 57.1% ABV. The SMWS tasting note—sour plums and pink grapefruit—points to tart fruit character with bright citrus acidity and subtle floral notes typical of Lowland whisky. A delicate dram for those exploring lighter, more refined Scottish spirits.
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SMWS 20.17 (Inverleven) / 1978 / 23 Year Old Lowland Whisky is a from Inverleven (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and delicately floral character — citric, cooked fruit, fresh fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Inverleven's 1978-distilled spirit was aged for 23 years before the Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottled it in the early 2000s at 57.1% ABV. The SMWS tasting note—sour plums and pink grapefruit—points to tart fruit character with bright citrus acidity and subtle floral notes typical of Lowland whisky. A delicate dram for those exploring lighter, more refined Scottish spirits.
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