Glen Scotia 8 Year Old - 1980s (Low fill)
- Distillery
- Glen Scotia
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £99.95
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Smokey, Leathery, Tobacco
- Description
- This 1980s bottling of Glen Scotia 8 Year Old represents a window into Campbeltown distilling history, now a collectible artifact with character earned through age and provenance. Low fill level indicates a bottle that has lived in a private collection for decades.
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Glen Scotia 8 Year Old - 1980s (Low fill) is a 8-year-old single malt from Glen Scotia (Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and peaty character — old wood, smokey, leathery, tobacco. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
This 1980s bottling of Glen Scotia 8 Year Old represents a window into Campbeltown distilling history, now a collectible artifact with character earned through age and provenance. Low fill level indicates a bottle that has lived in a private collection for decades.
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