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Scotch North Sea Oil in whisky miniature bottle
Scotch North Sea Oil in whisky miniature bottle
Scotch North Sea Oil in whisky miniature bottle

Scotch North Sea Oil in whisky miniature bottle

Date1975
Object NameOil Sample
MediumNorth Sea oil; glass
ClassificationsNorth Sea Oil and Gas Industries
DimensionsHeight: 11.8cm
Diameter: 3.2cm
LocationOn Display - Gallery 15
Object numberABDMS091286
About MeLabel on whisky miniature bottle states: "Scotch North Sea Oil, 100% genuine North Sea Oil. Matured for over 50 million years. Bottled in Aberdeen Scotland in 1975.
Oil workers in the early years of offshore oil production would fill jars and bottles with samples of North Sea oil demonstrating their pride in their achievement.
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