Coleburn 1980 / 20 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Old Malt Cask Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Coleburn
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £800
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Coleburn's 1980 vintage, aged 20 years in sherry oak and bottled at cask strength by Douglas Laing, delivers the rich, full character of Speyside whisky in its mature form. Deep copper colour and concentrated aromas precede a palate of dried fruit, spice, and baking chocolate, with the sherry cask adding richness without overwhelming the distillery character. The texture is full and warming at 50% ABV, with a long, drying finish. A benchmark example of Speyside aged properly in quality sherry wood, suited to evening sipping or serious study.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Coleburn 1980 / 20 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Old Malt Cask Speyside Whisky is a from Coleburn (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — sherried, toasted, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Coleburn's 1980 vintage, aged 20 years in sherry oak and bottled at cask strength by Douglas Laing, delivers the rich, full character of Speyside whisky in its mature form. Deep copper colour and concentrated aromas precede a palate of dried fruit, spice, and baking chocolate, with the sherry cask adding richness without overwhelming the distillery character. The texture is full and warming at 50% ABV, with a long, drying finish. A benchmark example of Speyside aged properly in quality sherry wood, suited to evening sipping or serious study.
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