1970s Cluny 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Type: Blended Scotch Age Statement: 12 Years ABV: 40% Producer: John E. McPherson & Sons Ltd. Market: Primarily Italy (bottled for D&C Bologna) Era: Likely 1970s–1980s

Nose:- Dark sherry fruits: ripe plums and cherries. Charred wood and soft spice. Sweet and slightly vinous)

Palate:- Strong sherry influence, almost like drinking pure sherry. Woody, slightly sweet, with a dry backbone. Rich and mature, though some reviewers found the strength a bit subdued

Finish:- Dry. Echoes of oak and residual sherry warmth

Overall Impression

This is a sherry-forward vintage blend, likely containing older malts than its age statement suggests.

The profile leans toward elegant austerity, with a dry, woodsy character balanced by rich fruit.

A rare find today, especially in good condition, and a worthy addition to a vintage blend flight focused on sherry cask influence.