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Order online before Sunday 22nd December by 9:30pm for guaranteed delivery in mainland UK.

You can also choose to collect from our Tonbridge office, which is open until 4pm on Christmas Eve (orders must be in by 3pm).

1999 Vintage Whisky

Whisky amid Y2K Fears

The year 1999 was marked by the introduction of the Euro as a currency and widespread fears about the Y2K bug. In whisky, the year was noteworthy for the release of Highland Park 18-Year-Old. This expression quickly became a benchmark for balanced whisky, showcasing an excellent mix of peat and sherry influence. It went on to win numerous awards and is considered by many as one of the most well-rounded whiskies available.

This was also a year when Glenfiddich experimented with its Cask of Dreams, where they invited whisky enthusiasts to write on casks that were later used to finish whisky. This added an emotional, almost romantic layer to whisky production and marketing. Independent bottlers also shined. Signatory Vintage unveiled their Cask Strength series, a collection of bottlings that let whisky aficionados experience the dram as close to its natural form as possible. The series featured everything from young, vibrant whiskies to incredibly well-aged masterpieces. Each bottle presented a lesson in the intricacies of cask influence, distillery character, and the role of water in tasting.
Both mainstream brands and independent bottlers in 1999 exhibited a devotion to quality and creativity, making this a banner year for collectors and investors.
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