1980s distribution, Glengoyne 12 Year Old, 750ml, 43%, Special Grade Whisky #127

Glengoyne Distillery, located on the border between the Highlands and Lowlands, is considered one of Scotland's most beautiful distilleries. This exceptionally rare Glengoyne 12 Year Old, introduced to the Japanese market before the revision of the Liquor Tax Law in the late 1980s, is from the "Special Grade" era. The specifications of "75cl (750ml) / 43% ABV" engraved on the label, along with the import seal from Showa Bussan LLC (Naha City), the Okinawan importer at the time, truly speak to its historical value as a symbol of Japan's golden age of whisky.

During this time, Glengoyne was produced and bottled by Lang Brothers Limited, run by the founding Lang family. Glengoyne's greatest feature is its traditional "no-peat" production method. By drying the malt without using peat and using only hot air, the pure sweetness of the raw barley itself and an astonishingly clean, fruity aroma are brought out. Furthermore, the raw spirit obtained through "ultra-slow distillation," said to be the slowest method in Scotland, is aged for a minimum of 12 years in carefully selected, top-quality sherry casks, resulting in a deep amber color and rich flavor.

Its flavor is even more substantial and classical than the current bottle. Poured into the glass, the rich fruit aroma of ripe apples and dried apricots spreads, followed gradually by toasty notes of honey and freshly baked toast. The 43% alcohol content has evolved into an astonishingly smooth wine through many years of bottle aging, and on the palate, the warmth of dark chocolate and spices from the sherry casks lingers on in a long, elegant finish. Among aficionados, this "Grand Cru Lang Era" bottle is highly regarded as a "special bottle" that differs from the refined style of modern Glengoyne, offering a more powerful and energetic barley flavor and luxurious sherry flavor.

The black medallion that proudly adorns the neck of the bottle, reading "12 Years Old," and the illustration at the bottom of the label depicting the idyllic scenery surrounding the distillery, symbolize the rich craftsmanship and pride of the time. In exceptionally good condition, with little fading on the label and a well-maintained liquid level, this bottle is a historical heritage for collectors and a bottle that promises a supreme experience for enthusiasts. It is truly a valuable collection piece that conveys to the present day the essence of an era when Scotch whisky was a "special luxury item."

• Product name: Glengoyne 12 Year
• Type: Single malt whiskey
  
• Age: 12 years (or more)
• Capacity: 750ml
• Alcohol content: 43%
• Distillation period: Before the 1970s
• Circulation period: mid-1980s onwards
  
• Release price at the time: Approximately 10,000 yen
• Note 1 : While we carefully select our products, this product may not retain its original quality due to the long time since its manufacture. While this does not significantly affect the flavor or drinkability of the alcohol, there are cases where sediment (a deposit of whiskey components) solidifies and precipitates. Therefore, even if you are not satisfied with the quality, we cannot accept returns or refunds after purchase. We apologize for any inconvenience, but please be aware of this before purchasing.
• Note 2 : Even if an old bottle of whiskey is unopened, the volume may have gradually evaporated over the years and decreased. Our store uses the shoulder line of the bottle as a criterion and only carefully selects products that we deem suitable for sale.