Bell’s 20 Year Old Royal Reserve - 1980s
- Distillery
- Bell's
- Region
- Other Scotch
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Blended
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £99.99
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Vanilla, Toasted, Dried Fruit
- Description
- 5.0 rating may lead some to believe Bell's 20 Year Old Royal Reserve from the 1980s is a masterpiece. At £99.99, it's priced for contemplation or admiration. With only 2 ratings, it's hard to say without tasting it, but 'Old Wood' and 'Sherried' notes promise complexity. A blend at 40.0% ABV, this is a throwback to another era of whisky making.
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ABV
40%
Age
20 yr
Style
Blended
Price
£99.99
✦ Neatly Summary
Bell’s 20 Year Old Royal Reserve - 1980s is a 20-year-old blended from Bell's (Other Scotch, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — old wood, sherried, vanilla, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A premium pour worth the price.
5.0 rating may lead some to believe Bell's 20 Year Old Royal Reserve from the 1980s is a masterpiece. At £99.99, it's priced for contemplation or admiration. With only 2 ratings, it's hard to say without tasting it, but 'Old Wood' and 'Sherried' notes promise complexity. A blend at 40.0% ABV, this is a throwback to another era of whisky making.
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