Defender Fine Old Blended Scotch

The Defender Fine Old Blended Scotch Whisky is a rare miniature bottling produced for the Japanese market, with labeling in both English and Japanese. Though formal tasting notes are unavailable, we can infer its profile based on its bottling strength, era, and style conventions of export blends.

Defender Fine Old Blended Scotch Whisky — Speculative Tasting Notes

Nose :- Toasted grain and lemon peel — Bright and cereal-forward with a citrus lift. Vanilla and soft oak — Mild sweetness from American oak casksDusty malt and herbal hints — Suggests bottle aging and Highland malt influence

Palate :- Creamy and slightly oily — Rich texture with notes of barley sugar and almond. Spice and citrus — White pepper, ginger, and orange marmalade. Subtle peat and wax — A faint smoky edge with beeswax-like depth

Finish :- Medium length — Lingering malt, dried fruit, and a touch of tannin. Dry herbal fade — Chamomile, thyme, and a whisper of smoke

Contextual Notes

Type: Blended Scotch Whisky

ABV: 40%

Market: Japan

Era: Likely 1980s–1990s