While we’re at it, let’s throw in a younger expression, Glen Avon 8 Year Old . Again there are lots of variations, with a colour label (younger?) or grayscale (older?), with a red 8 or a green 8. Even funny decanters with the shape of a still.

Glen Avon 8 yo (40%, Gordon & MacPhail, 1990s, 75 cl)

Nose: quite nice, with less sherry influence but a nice fruitiness of oranges and peaches. Gooseberry pie. Sweet barley, Frosties, a hint of mocha and vanilla cream too. Honey. After a while some spicy notes. Fresh and bright, but with...