Dalwhinnie 8 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Dalwhinnie
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £375
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- This 1980s distillery bottling of Dalwhinnie 8 Year Old presents the Highland distillery's signature honey and heather character at 40% alcohol. Aged in ex-bourbon casks, it offers the light, delicate profile Dalwhinnie is known for, with subtle spice and grassy notes. A period piece for those interested in how the distillery's style expressed itself in earlier decades.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Dalwhinnie 8 Year Old / Bot.1980s Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Dalwhinnie (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, honey, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 1980s distillery bottling of Dalwhinnie 8 Year Old presents the Highland distillery's signature honey and heather character at 40% alcohol. Aged in ex-bourbon casks, it offers the light, delicate profile Dalwhinnie is known for, with subtle spice and grassy notes. A period piece for those interested in how the distillery's style expressed itself in earlier decades.
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