1960s Antique 12 Year Old Extra Special Blended Scotch Whisky

Type: Blended Scotch Age Statement: 12 Years ABV: 43% Era: Likely 1970s–1980s Producer:Macleay Duff (Distillers) Ltd. Style: “Extra Special” premium blend

Nose (Speculative):- Dried orchard fruits (apple, pear), light sherry, and vanilla fudge. Subtle coal smoke, old leather, and green florals. Hints of cereal grain, toasted oak, and medicinal herbs

Palate (Speculative):- Creamy malt, toffee, and nutmeg spice. A touch of rubbery peat, vegetal bitterness, and solvent oiliness. Balanced sweetness with honeyed grain and light tannins. Possibly a Highland/Speyside core with trace Islay influence

Finish:- Medium to long, with lingering pepper, dried fruit, and earthy wood. Fades into moss, tobacco, and a faint metallic minerality

Legacy & Collectibility

The 12-year age statement elevates this blend above standard Extra Special bottlings

Likely aimed at the premium market in its time, with richer malt content

Rare and collectible, especially for enthusiasts of mid-century blended Scotch

The Macleay Duff name adds historical interest, as the firm was absorbed into larger blending houses in the late 20th century