Balvenie 8 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Balvenie
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £500
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Malt Extract, Vanilla, Leathery
- Description
- This 1970s bottling of Balvenie 8-year-old is a period piece of Scottish whisky history, presented at 40% ABV in the distillery's distinctive bottle with its grand black leather label. The relatively young age statement reflects the whisky practices of that era, before Balvenie's extended maturation programmes became standard. For collectors, this rare 75cl format represents an authentic snapshot of how the distillery presented itself nearly five decades ago.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Balvenie 8 Year Old / Bot.1970s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Balvenie (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect richly sweet, oaky and spicy character — honey, malt extract, vanilla, leathery. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1970s bottling of Balvenie 8-year-old is a period piece of Scottish whisky history, presented at 40% ABV in the distillery's distinctive bottle with its grand black leather label. The relatively young age statement reflects the whisky practices of that era, before Balvenie's extended maturation programmes became standard. For collectors, this rare 75cl format represents an authentic snapshot of how the distillery presented itself nearly five decades ago.
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