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Glenfiddich Straight Malt 8 Year Old, 1960, 40%
Glenfiddich

Glenfiddich Straight Malt 8 Year Old, 1960, 40%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 15
Average Score
Avg 89
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Description

This is an extremely rare and historic bottling of Glenfiddich Straight Malt, an 8-year-old single malt Scotch whisky bottled in 1960. It was distilled and bottled by William Grant & Sons Ltd. at 70 UK proof (40% ABV) and a volume of 26 2/3 fluid ounces (approximately 760ml). This 'Straight Malt' expression was pioneering, helping to establish the single malt category globally.

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European Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Jun 1, 2026SGD 701.64
European Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Apr 1, 2026SGD 701.36
Cask type
N.A
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
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Cask no.
N.A
Batch
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PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
No
Bottle count
20000
Has box
No
Closure
Screw cap with foil seal
Presentation
N.A
Series highlights
Straight Malt
Historical context
This 1960 bottling of 'Straight Malt' was pioneering, helping to establish the single malt category globally, with the expression introduced in Scotland in 1961 and rolled out globally in 1963.
Special release
N.A
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Fruity and floral with pear, apple, subtle oak, vanilla, and a soft biscuity character.
Palate
Pleasantly sweet with lively fruit notes, custardy vanilla, and a faint banana, leading to oaky dryness.
Finish
Deliciously dry and lingering with sweet cinnamon and toasted oak.
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