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Aberfeldy One of One 49 Year Old 1975 (1 Bottle 70cl + 1 Sample 10cl)

No reserve

Auction Closed

October 10, 04:15 PM GMT

Estimate

12,000 - 20,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Aberfeldy One of One 49 Year Old 1975


  • Distilled on 6th August 1975 and filled into refill Hogshead #3978.


  • Hand-picked by Malt Master Stephanie MacLeod and bottled at cask strength 48.4% abv.


  • At 49 years old, this is the oldest Aberfeldy ever released.


  • Encased in a bespoke crystal carafe made by renowned French glassmakers La Cristallerie Royale de Saint Louis.


  • The lot includes a 10cl sample for the winning bidder.


Tasting Notes:

By Malt Master Stephanie MacLeod


A true ode to the Aberfeldy house style - notes of sweet honey drizzled apples and perfectly ripe pears, intertwine and fill the palate, before making way to a subtle cinnamon spice to finish.


1 bottle 70cl + 1 sample 10cl (presentation case)


Conditions:


Lying with the donor. Duty Paid.


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