About this bottle

The Macduff 1978 "In Celebration of 500 Years of Scotch Whisky" miniature is a highly collectible vintage expression released by the independent bottler James MacArthur.

The bottle was part of a special 45-whisky commemorative series launched in 1994 to mark the 500th anniversary of the earliest recorded mention of Scotch whisky production in the 1494 Exchequer Rolls of Scotland.

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Macduff (1978) 500 Years Of Scotch Whisky - James MacArthur

Lot #1080058 Highlands Single Malt Whisky

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Specification

Lot number
1080058
Country
Scotland
Region
Highlands
Size
5cl
Type
Single Malt Whisky
Number of Bottles
1
Strength (%)
40%
Distillery
Macduff (Glen Deveron)
Distillery Status
Operational
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