Angus McKay 5 Year Old - 1980s
- Distillery
- Angus McKay
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 5 years
- Price
- £144
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Toasted, Nutty
- Description
- This Angus McKay 5 Year Old is a pure malt Scotch whisky bottled in the 1980s, representing an era when the category was less defined than today. At five years, it reflects the lighter, more delicate character typical of malts from that period, before extended aging became commonplace. Limited information survives about this expression, making it as much a historical artifact as a drinking bottle. A curiosity for collectors interested in how Scotch whisky has evolved in style and cask philosophy over four decades.
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ABV
40%
Age
5 yr
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
Angus McKay 5 Year Old - 1980s is a 5-year-old blended malt from Angus McKay (Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and lightly fruity character — malt extract, vanilla, toasted, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This Angus McKay 5 Year Old is a pure malt Scotch whisky bottled in the 1980s, representing an era when the category was less defined than today. At five years, it reflects the lighter, more delicate character typical of malts from that period, before extended aging became commonplace. Limited information survives about this expression, making it as much a historical artifact as a drinking bottle. A curiosity for collectors interested in how Scotch whisky has evolved in style and cask philosophy over four decades.
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