Step back in time with a rare bottling of Highland Nectar 12 Year Old De Luxe Blended Scotch Whisky, a true collector's item from the 1970s. This exceptional whisky hails from an era of rich tradition in Scottish distilling, offering a glimpse into the historic character of Highland blends.
Produced by The Distillers Agency Ltd in Edinburgh, a historic export branch of the famed Distillers Company Ltd (DCL), Highland Nectar was a brand with a legacy stretching back to the late 19th century. This particular expression is a testament to the quality and craftsmanship of the period, created exclusively for the export market and representing a style of whisky that is seldom seen today. This bottling was specifically imported for the Italian market, a detail that adds to its unique provenance.
The 12-year-old age statement signifies that the youngest whisky in this blend was matured for at least a dozen years in oak casks, developing complexity and depth. The blend itself is a carefully guarded secret, but it would have been composed of various malt and grain whiskies from across Scotland, expertly married to create the signature "Highland Nectar" profile.
Presented in its distinctive, stout decanter-style bottle, this 1970s release is immediately recognizable. The presentation speaks to the premium "De Luxe" quality of the whisky within. The closure and capsule are typical of the era, preserving the integrity of this vintage spirit. For the discerning collector, this bottle is a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Scotch whisky history, embodying the heritage and blending artistry of a bygone age.
Text on label:
Front Label:
43° GL 0.75L
PRODUCT OF SCOTLAND
Highland
Nectar
De Luxe
BLENDED
SCOTCH
WHISKY
AGED 12 YEARS
THE DISTILLERS AGENCY LTD.
EDINBURGH
SCOTLAND
Back Label:
Importadores y Distribuidores
Exclusivos en España,
Principado de Andorra
y Africa Occidental Española
CIA. HISPANOAMERICANA
DE INTERCAMBIOS, S.A.
C.H.A.N.S.A.
Calle Teresiana Valcarcel,
6-Madrid-5
DISTILLED AND
BOTTLED IN
SCOTLAND UNDER
BRITISH
GOVERNMENT
SUPERVISION
Neck Strip / Tax Band:
IMPUESTO SOBRE
BEBIDAS ALCOHOLICAS
055500394
IMPVSTOS (partial)
HACIENDA PUBLICA (on top of cap)
Stopper Box (associated product text):
The Glass Stopper
Visual elements:
Emblem: A red and gold royal crown appears at the top center of both the front and back main labels.
Age Statement: A red and white banner graphic on the front label encloses the "AGED 12 YEARS" text.
Strip Label: A green and white perforated strip label (tax band) wraps over the gold screw cap and down the neck. It features a coat of arms/emblem (a double-headed eagle crest) on its top surface.
Cap: A gold-colored, ribbed metal screw cap is visible beneath the tax band.
Labels: The front and back main labels are shield-shaped with a decorative scalloped top edge.
Font Styles: The brand name "Highland Nectar" uses a decorative script font. "De Luxe" is in an elegant red cursive/script. "BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY" is in bold, sans-serif block letters. Other primary text (e.g., "PRODUCT OF SCOTLAND", "AGED 12 YEARS", company details) uses a serif font. The back label's importer details are in a sans-serif font, while the "DISTILLED AND BOTTLED IN SCOTLAND" section is in serif. The neck strip text is in a sans-serif style.
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