€399
Collector’s Note
This bottle has strong collector appeal because it belongs to the early phase of Glenfiddich’s rise as one of the defining names in single malt Scotch whisky. Bottles from this era often matter more than later routine core-range releases because they capture the brand while it was still establishing the presentation and identity that later became globally recognisable.
It is also attractive because the whisky appears to carry a flavour profile that feels distinctly old-style. Published tasting notes for comparable bottlings point toward tropical fruit, grassy freshness, savoury spice and slightly funky orchard fruit rather than a simple light Speyside profile, which helps this bottle stand out both as a collectible and as a drinking curiosity for those who open rare stock.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Pale gold. This is an inference based on published bottle imagery and reviewer notes describing a pale appearance and a bright old-bottling style.
Nose: Tropical fruit, green mango, papaya, green apples, pears, lemon zest, cut grass and watercress. This is based on published reviewer tasting notes for comparable 1970s bottlings.
Palate: Green apples, conference pear, quince, fruit-salad sweetness, lemon curd and soft melon, with a slightly musty old-bottle edge. This is based on published reviewer tasting notes for comparable 1970s bottlings.
Finish: Green mango, paprika, mustardy spice, green peppercorns, apple skins and grassy dryness. This is based on published reviewer tasting notes for comparable 1970s bottlings.
