Glenfiddich Clan Murray Clans of the Highlands 1980s 5cl, 43%
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep gold.
Nose: Orchard fruit, honey, soft vanilla and gentle oak spice.
Palate: Smooth and mellow, with pear, soft malt sweetness, light toffee and a touch of vanilla.
Finish: Medium and gentle, with lingering sweetness, fruit and mild spice.
Description
Glenfiddich Clan Murray Clans of the Highlands 1980s 5cl, 43% is a rare official Glenfiddich miniature from the collectible Clans of the Highlands series. The key details for this exact bottling are well supported: 5cl bottle size, 43% ABV, Clan Murray presentation, and 1980s dating. It is also identified as an official miniature rather than a later generic sample format.
What makes this bottle especially appealing is that it takes the visual identity of the larger clan releases and compresses it into a much more unusual miniature format. Auction and retail references show Clan Murray appearing both as a standalone mini and within a four-miniature clan selection, which adds extra collectible interest for buyers who enjoy older Glenfiddich variants, miniature formats, and presentation-led releases.
Why Choose Glenfiddich Clan Murray Clans of the Highlands 1980s 5cl, 43%
This bottle stands out because it combines three things collectors usually look for: a named clan edition, an old 43% bottling strength, and a true miniature format with presentation appeal. It is much less ordinary than a standard full-size clan bottling and has strong shelf character for its size.
Ideal For.
This bottle is ideal for Glenfiddich collectors who want a miniature from the Clans of the Highlands series rather than a full-size bottle.
It is ideal for buyers who enjoy vintage official miniatures with stronger display value and clear series identity.
It is also ideal for adding a rare small-format Glenfiddich to a serious whisky shelf, especially alongside other clan miniatures from the same range.
Product Details
Product Name: Glenfiddich Clan Murray Clans of the Highlands 1980s 5cl, 43%.
Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Distillery: Glenfiddich.
Region: Speyside, Scotland.
Series: Clans of the Highlands.
Edition Name: Clan Murray.
Style: Official miniature. Sources also place these miniatures within the Special Old Reserve clan range.
Age Statement: No age statement confirmed for this miniature.
Era: 1980s.
Bottle Size: 5cl.
ABV: 43%.
Presentation: Clan Murray miniature tin.
Bottle Count: No bottle count is stated in the sources reviewed for this miniature.
Collector’s Note
This bottle has strong collector appeal because miniatures from named presentation series are often harder to source than the standard full-size versions. The Clan Murray edition carries the same themed identity as the larger Clans of the Highlands releases, but in a much rarer and more display-friendly format.
It is also appealing because the 43% strength places it with the older stronger clan-style bottlings rather than later lower-strength variants. For collectors who track differences in size, strength and packaging across vintage Glenfiddich releases, this is a very characterful miniature.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
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