The Antiquary 12 Year Old - 1980s
- Distillery
- The Antiquary
- Region
- Other Scotch
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £79.99
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Malt Extract, Vanilla, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Age before beauty: 12 years in the making for The Antiquary, now an artifact from the 1980s. At 43% ABV, it's a relic with a perfect score from a sole reviewer. Peace offering or long-lost lover at £79.99? Honey and malt extract suggest a sweeter encounter.
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ABV
43%
Age
12 yr
Style
Blended
Price
£79.99
✦ Neatly Summary
The Antiquary 12 Year Old - 1980s is a 12-year-old blended from The Antiquary (Other Scotch, Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — honey, malt extract, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
Age before beauty: 12 years in the making for The Antiquary, now an artifact from the 1980s. At 43% ABV, it's a relic with a perfect score from a sole reviewer. Peace offering or long-lost lover at £79.99? Honey and malt extract suggest a sweeter encounter.
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