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SMWS 69.3 Glen Albyn 1978 70cl / 64.5%
SMWS 69.3 Glen Albyn 1978 70cl / 64.5% SMWS 69.3 Glen Albyn 1978 70cl / 64.5%
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Lot 64212

SMWS 69.3 Glen Albyn 1978 70cl / 64.5%

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Lot Information

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society / SMWS

May 1994

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Scotland

Highland

64.5%

1978

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Description

A 1978 vintage whisky from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. This whisky was distilled at Glen Albyn distillery in March 1978 and bottled in May 1994.

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) was established as a private members' club in 1983 by a group of friends and whisky enthusiasts. After moving into the Vaults in Leith (former home of J G Thomson), the group bottled their first whisky, labelled 1.1., a 1975 Glenfarclas. From there the Society grew and began to release monthly bottlings, focusing on single cask expressions bottled at cask strength, each identified only by their code and tasting notes. In 1995, founder Philip 'Pip' Hill resigned as director. The Society opened two more venues in London and Edinburgh, and was purchased by Glenmorangie in 2004. The labels and bottles were redesigned in 2008 to mark the 25 anniversary of the club, but the code system still remained (though it is now widely known which numbers refer to which distilleries). While still focusing on Scotch whisky, SMWS also bottles rum, Cognac, Armagnac, bourbon and other spirits. It was purchased by a consortium of investors in 2015.

This SMWS 69.3 sold at our online auction for £290

Condition

Please see images for fill level and label condition.

Note the absence of a condition statement does not imply that this lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing. Older bottles often contain small amounts of sediment.

This bottle does not appear to be leaking. While we take every care to pack bottles securely we cannot guarantee that old corks and closures will not leak in transit.

Fill Level

Base of neck

Approx. shipping weight

1.50kg
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