1970s Cluny Blended Scotch Whisky

Here’s a tasting profile for the 1970s Cluny Blended Scotch Whisky, a lesser-known but historically popular blend in the U.S. market:

Brand: Cluny Blended Scotch Whisky

Era: Bottled in the 1970s; available in both 5-year and 12-year expressions

Origin: Scotland; widely distributed in the U.S. by Premium Imports (a Heaven Hill subsidiary)

Style: Blend of over 30 malt and grain whiskies

ABV: Typically 43% (86 proof)

Nose :- Delightful and classic: soft peat smoke mingled with aged woodHints of dried fruit, vanilla, and a faint medicinal edgeA touch of leather and toffee, evoking dusty bottle charm

Palate :- Initial burst of peat and oak, followed by a mellow sweetnessNotes of caramel, spice, and light grainThe 12-year version shows more depth and richness, while the 5-year is lighter and more cereal-forward

Finish :- Smooth and warming, with lingering smoke, spice, and a faint nutty bitternessNot overly long, but pleasantly rounded

A high malt content gives it a richer texture than many budget blends of the eraIdeal for exploring the mid-century American palate for Scotch: accessible, smoky, and value-driven