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Balvenie Founder's Reserve / Bot.1980s Speyside Whisky is a from Balvenie (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, vanilla, honey, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Balvenie's Founder's Reserve from the 1980s represents a discontinued chapter in the Speyside distillery's history, now a prized collector's bottle. This 40% abv expression showcases the distillery's signature approach to whisky-making during an era before the brand's later focus on heavily sherried expressions. The soft, approachable character and elegant balance make this vintage Balvenie a window into the distillery's heritage.

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