Glengoyne 8 Year Old - 1970s
- Distillery
- Glengoyne
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 8 years
- Price
- £150
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Honey, Toasted
- Description
- Eight years in the Highlands with just 40% ABV. Glengoyne may not speak loudly, but its 'Toasted' vanilla nuances deserve a closer listen. No ratings to reassure; £150 might seem steep for nostalgia.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Glengoyne 8 Year Old - 1970s is a 8-year-old single malt from Glengoyne (Highland, Scotland), 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.
Eight years in the Highlands with just 40% ABV. Glengoyne may not speak loudly, but its 'Toasted' vanilla nuances deserve a closer listen. No ratings to reassure; £150 might seem steep for nostalgia.
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