1980s, White Horse Distillers Ltd. Glen Elgin 12 Year Old, 750ml, 43% #153

This bottle is a 12-year-old pure Highland malt from Speyside's prestigious Glen Elgin distillery, distributed in the 1980s, the golden age of Scotch whisky. Nowadays, pure malt from this era plays a central role in blended whisky, so it can be said to be an extremely valuable heritage that conveys the craftsmanship of the time.

This product was released by White Horse Distillers Ltd., White Horse's original supplier of raw liquor at the time. The top center of the label proudly displays Her Majesty the Queen's Royal Warrant, a mark of quality, and the iconic White Horse emblem.

The neck label clearly displays the special grade whiskey mark, certifying that it was an official import product in Japan at the time, and the back label displays a mark indicating that the ad valorem tax rate was applied. The back label also lists the name of the official distributor at the time, Jardine Matheson & Co. (Japan) Limited, and the address of the Nisseki main building in Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato Ward. The volume is 750ml, the standard at the time, and the alcohol content is 43%.

Located in the heart of Speyside, the Glen Elgin distillery stubbornly adheres to traditional methods. This vintage bottle features a richer, creamier taste than the current product. The fruity aroma of pear and apple is exquisitely layered with the sweetness of vanilla from the aging casks. The palate is surprisingly mellow, with a delicate malt aroma and soft smoke that lingers pleasantly on the finish.

This is a superb bottle that allows you to enjoy the highest quality pure malt from an era when blended whiskies were overshadowed. It comes with the rare original box and is in excellent condition, making it a valuable addition to any collection.

• Product name: Glen Elgin (WHITE HORSE GLEN ELGIN) 12 years
• Type: Single malt whiskey
• Age: 12 years (or more)
• Capacity: 750ml
• Alcohol content: 43%
• Distillation period: Before the 1970s
• Distribution period: 1980s onwards
  
• Release price at the time: Approximately 10,000 yen
• Note 1 : We carefully select our products, but because this product was manufactured many years ago, it may not retain its original quality. Therefore, even if you are not satisfied with the quality, we cannot accept returns or refunds after purchase. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please be aware of this before purchasing.
• Note 2 : Even if an aged whiskey (old bottle whiskey) is unopened, the whiskey may contain sediment, which is the solidification and precipitation of whiskey components, or the volume may have gradually evaporated and decreased over the years. At our store, we use the shoulder line of the bottle as one of our criteria and only carefully select products that we have deemed suitable for sale.

  
  

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