1988 Vintage Whisky

Whisky During the Seoul Olympics and the End of the Iran-Iraq War

1988 saw the Seoul Summer Olympics and the conclusion of the eight-year-long Iran-Iraq War.

Independent bottler Cadenhead's gained prominence for their commitment to bottling whiskies without chill-filtration or added coloring, providing a "purer" whisky experience. Distilleries increasingly started offering single-cask releases, often reserved for special occasions or visitor center exclusives. These highly limited releases have become prime targets for long-term investors. For collectors and investors alike, whisky from 1988 reflects an industry increasingly concerned with authenticity and rarity, further diversified by the contributions of independent bottlers.