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Chivas Brothers Glenugie 1980 2011 30 Years Old 52,13%

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90

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Reviewed 08 July 2026 ·View daily archive

Whisky facts

Region
Highland
Bottling type
Official Bottling
Age
30 years
ABV
52.13%
Vintage
1980
Bottled
2011

A good balanced sherry dram at a respectable ABV, a rare OB Glenugie from the 80s

In the glass

Tasting Notes

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Chivas Brothers Glenugie 1980 2011 30 Years Old 52,13%

08 July 2026
90

A good balanced sherry dram at a respectable ABV, a rare OB Glenugie from the 80s

Nose

Typical rich sherry nose, dried fruits, raisins, plums, dates, slightly spicy towards the end

Body

Dark chocolates, menthol, peppery, dark dried fruits, sweet, oranges, slightly creamy, thick palate, runs a bit hot & spicy towards the end With water the dark fruitiness & sweetness becomes more prominent, jammy & rich sherry

Finish

Long creamy finish

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