Cardhu 12 years old - b. 1980s - 750ml

Cardhu 12 Years Old Pure Malt Highland Scotch Whisky – 750ml – Vintage Bottling – Original Box

Description

Vintage Cardhu 12 Years Old Pure Malt Highland Scotch Whisky, 750 ml, presented with its original presentation box.

A collectible vintage bottling of Cardhu 12 Years Old Pure Malt Highland Scotch Whisky, from the historic Cardhu Distillery in Strathspey, Scotland, presented in the distinctive squat bottle associated with older Cardhu releases.

The bottle carries the “Matured 12 Years” neck label and the classic oval Cardhu front label depicting the distillery. The label identifies the whisky as “Cardhu Pure Malt Highland Scotch Whisky” and states that Cardhu is a 100% Pot Still Scotch Whisky, distilled at Cardhu Distillery, Strathspey, Scotland, and bottled by John Walker & Sons Ltd., Kilmarnock, Scotland.

The bottle is accompanied by its original cream-coloured presentation box, featuring the same Cardhu distillery illustration and the 12 Years Old designation. The box is marked 750 ml.

Of particular interest to collectors is the presence of the original Italian excise tax seal (bollo) across the closure. The seal carries the historical Italian tax markings and serial numbering, providing useful evidence of its original Italian-market distribution.

The bottle has a distinctive dark wooden-style stopper/cork closure and the original period neck label. The whisky remains at a good level, with the rich amber-golden colour clearly visible.

Condition

* Sealed / unopened bottle, with original closure and tax seal.
* Original Italian excise seal (bollo) present.
* Original labels present.
* Original 750 ml presentation box included.
* Bottle shows signs of age and storage, including some surface oxidation/dust and minor cosmetic imperfections visible in the photographs.
* The box shows age-related wear, marks and slight discoloration, but remains intact.
* Whisky level is clearly visible in the photographs.
* Please inspect all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition report.

Bottle details

* Distillery: Cardhu
* Region: Strathspey, Scotland
* Expression: Cardhu 12 Years Old
* Style: Pure Malt Highland Scotch Whisky
* Age statement: 12 Years
* Bottle size: 750 ml
* Alcohol: 40% ABV
* Bottler: John Walker & Sons Ltd., Kilmarnock, Scotland
* Packaging: Original presentation box
* Market: Italy, as indicated by the original Italian excise seal

This is a particularly attractive piece for collectors of vintage Cardhu, historic John Walker & Sons bottlings, old Italian-market Scotch whisky and discontinued whisky packaging.