Dufftown Glenlivet 8 Year Old - 1970s
- Distillery
- Dufftown
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £250
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Toasted, Old Wood, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- This rare 1970s Dufftown carries the era when Arthur Bell & Sons owned the distillery, with the vintage label marking it as part of Bell's house whisky production. At just 8 years old when bottled, it reflects the lighter maturation standards of the era and offers a snapshot of Speyside single malt from that period.
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Dufftown Glenlivet 8 Year Old - 1970s is a 8-year-old single malt from Dufftown (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect oaky, fruity and sweet character — malt extract, toasted, old wood, fresh fruit. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This rare 1970s Dufftown carries the era when Arthur Bell & Sons owned the distillery, with the vintage label marking it as part of Bell's house whisky production. At just 8 years old when bottled, it reflects the lighter maturation standards of the era and offers a snapshot of Speyside single malt from that period.
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