SMWS 123.1 8 Year Old 1996
- Distillery
- Glengoyne
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55.6%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £495
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Fragant, Honey, Malt Extract, Vanilla
- Description
- 'Fresh Fruit' echoes from the Highland region, speaking to the 8-year-old charm. Nothing rated yet, but at a hefty £495, the question is whether the 'Fragrant' note justifies the price.
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✦ Neatly Summary
SMWS 123.1 8 Year Old 1996 is a 8-year-old single malt from Glengoyne (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 55.6% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and floral character — fresh fruit, fragant, honey, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
'Fresh Fruit' echoes from the Highland region, speaking to the 8-year-old charm. Nothing rated yet, but at a hefty £495, the question is whether the 'Fragrant' note justifies the price.
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