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Vega 1977 40 Years Old (North Star Spirits)

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A tad heavier than the most recent iteration of the Vega, if I remember correctly, in which I found some more subtleties. Still, a cracking whisky, and one that (if you were able to get one at original retail price) provides a whole lot of bang for your buck.

glenugie 1997 32 years old signatory vintage

Glenugie 1977 32 Years Old (Signatory Vintage)

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A Glenugie 1977 from Signatory Vintage with a profile I haven't encountered much before. A unicorn type of whisky.

Convalmore 1977 36 Years Old (2013)

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One of the most eye-catching Convalmore releases from the past decade is this 36-year-old edition that was part of Diageo's Special Releases in 2013.

Benromach 1977/2011 For Premium Spirits

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A superb Benromach! This single cask release from a couple of years back ticks all my boxes.

Speyside Region 1977 38 Years Old Whisky-Fassle

Speyside Region 1977 38 Years Old (Whisky-Fässle)

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The Speyside Region 1977 38 Years Old from Whisky-Fässle is a cracker of an old sherried whisky.

Glenturret 35 Years Old (Kintra Whisky)

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This Glenturret 35 Years Old must be one of the best whiskies ever bottled by Kintra. So, so good!

Brora 12th Release 35 Years Old (2013)

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At a recent whisky festival I visited, I overheard someone mention the reopening of Brora. He thought it would mean that prices of pre-1983 Brora would drop dramatically. Bless his heart, but he is obviously very wrong.