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Glen Garioch 8 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Glen Garioch (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect floral, subtly sweet and light oak character — cooked mash, hay-like, vegetative. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Distilled in an era when Glen Garioch became the first Scottish distillery to use North Sea gas for heating, this 8-year-old from the 1980s captures a transitional moment in the distillery's operations. At 43% abv and bottled during the decade it adopted this innovative fuel source, it offers historical intrigue alongside solid Highland character. The relatively light aging allows the distillery's signature maltiness and subtle spice to remain prominent. A curiosity for whisky historians and those interested in how industrial changes influenced spirit production.

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