Old Smuggler 12 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky - b. Late 1970s to Early 1980s - 75cl - with Original Bo > ### Overview > Up for auction is a beautiful vintage bottle of **Old Smuggler 12 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky**, a premium and aged expression from this historic brand. This lot comes complete with its **original branded cardboard box**, which has remarkably survived in good vintage condition. > # Dating & Import Details > This bottle was produced for the Italian market and imported by the prominent firm **P. Soffiantino & Co. - Genova** (Lic. U.T.I.F. No. 11). > The authenticity is fully certified by the original Italian tax strip over the cap (*"Imposta Fabbricazione Acquavite di Cereali"*), showing the **RX series** and the classic **"da litri 3/4"** (75cl) size format. This specific tax strip dates the bottling securely to the **late 1970s or early 1980s**. > * **Fill Level:** Excellent, high-neck fill with minimal natural evaporation over the decades. > * **Labels & Presentation:** The matte black label with elegant gold and red script is perfectly preserved, clean, and entirely legible. > * **Box:** Included and structurally sound, showing only minor shelf wear consistent with its 45+ years of age. > * **Seal:** The tax strip is completely intact and unbroken, ensuring the bottle has never been opened. > ### Bottle Details > * **Brand:** Old Smuggler (Blended & Bottled by Jas. & Geo. Stodart Ltd., Dumbarton, Scotland) > * **Age:** 12 Years Old > * **Imported by:** P. Soffiantino & Co. - Genova > * **Strength:** 43% Vol. > * **Size:** 0.750 Litres / 75cl > ### Shipping Information > The bottle and its box will be packed with professional care using specialized materials to avoid any damage during transport.