SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979
- Distillery
- Dalwhinnie
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 53.4%
- Age
- 14 years
- Price
- £495
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Malt Extract, Old Wood, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Dalwhinnie distilled in December 1979 and bottled at cask strength in January 1994 by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. This Highland single malt spent 14 years maturing, developing the distillery's characteristic honeyed, heathery profile with subtle smoke.
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✦ Neatly Summary
SMWS 102.9 14 Year Old 1979 is a 14-year-old single malt from Dalwhinnie (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 53.4% ABV. Expect heavily oaked, sweet and fruity character — honey, malt extract, old wood, fresh fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Dalwhinnie distilled in December 1979 and bottled at cask strength in January 1994 by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. This Highland single malt spent 14 years maturing, developing the distillery's characteristic honeyed, heathery profile with subtle smoke.
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