Macduff 19 year old whisky (cask 5278)
KEY FACTS ABOUT THIS WHISKY
Distillery: Macduff
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Age: 19 years old
ABV: cask strength of 53.5%
Cask ref: 5278
Cask type: first fill ex-bourbon
Bottle outturn: 273
Bottle sizes: 700ml standard
WHISKY TASTING NOTES
Nose: Slightly herbal, with hints of sage and sea salt. Sweetness in the form of burnt marshmallows and strawberries, coupled with white pepper, hints of barley sugar and a hint of violets.
Palate: The sweetness is immediately apparent on the palate, coupled with a little spice from red chilli flakes, balanced against peaches and runny honey.
Finish: Medium on the finish, with sweet and slightly savoury notes and an oiliness receding to the background.
BACKGROUND ON MACDUFF
The stills at Macduff are intriguing things. First, there are five of them (two wash stills and three spirit stills). There is only one other distillery in Scotland that has this configuration: Talisker. But the design of the stills themselves is uniquely Macduff. The lyne arms rise slowly and then take sharp right turns connecting to the shell and tubes that lie horizontally and have after-coolers. All of this extends copper conversion and adds complexity to the whisky. This 19-year-old is the epitome of complex sophistication from a unique distillery.
Want to dive deeper into the story behind a particular product? Our passion for detail extends beyond what's on the surface. Feel free to reach out with your queries, and let's unravel the captivating intricacies of the product together.
About our Bottles
For us, one of the best aspects of a good single malt whisky is its ability to bring people together. So when we created our bottles we wanted to design something that felt like a decanter - meant to be passed around a group of friends, new and old, as they enjoy sharing a dram together.
Our bottles have a good weight to them, making them feel substantial and giving them the presence a good whisky deserves. We've offset the label, so that the whisky is centre stage; it shows the natural colour of the liquid clearly and proudly.
The label clearly and transparently shows you all the key information, including: the nature of the liquid (for example, single malt scotch) where it was distilled; how old it is; and how strong it is. All our liquids are natural colour and non chill filtered.
Our bottles come in two sizes: 700ml, which is our standard for our main releases; and for some of our expressions, 100ml minis.
Choose options