Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 year Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4%

There is a calm to Macduff that only truly reveals itself once you give it time in the glass.

Expert's description

Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in oloroso butt and bottled at 58,4%.

The whisky is distilled at Macduff and independently selected and bottled by The First Editions as part of the The First Editions series.

It was distilled 2009.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose opens with grain, a fleeting sulphur note that clears to fruit and stewed plums.

Palate

On the tongue you find a fleeting sulphur note that clears to fruit, dried fig and walnut.

Finish

The finish is short but concentrated, with stewed plums and malt.

Specifications

Name: Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4%
Distillery: Macduff
Bottler: The First Editions
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 years
ABV: 58,4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso Butt
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2009
Edition: The First Editions

Flavour profile

Sherry-matured · Rounded · Spicy

Did you know?

Macduff is known for its unusual stills, some fitted with as many as five lyne arms, a rare design in Scotch whisky production.

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Frequently asked questions about Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4%

What does Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4% taste like?

The nose opens with grain, a fleeting sulphur note that clears to fruit and stewed plums. On the tongue you find a fleeting sulphur note that clears to fruit, dried fig and walnut. The finish is short but concentrated, with stewed plums and malt.

What role does the cask play in Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4%?

The cask, oloroso butt, leaves a clear mark on the character and gives Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4% a depth a neutral cask could never provide.

Is Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4% worth it?

Yes, with a cask selection and provenance documented down to the last detail, Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4% is the kind of bottle where quality and rarity justify a place in the collection.

What is the best glass for Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4%?

Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4% is best enjoyed at room temperature in a nosing glass, letting the aromas open up fully. A few drops of water can help at higher cask strength.

What defines Macduff?

Much of Macduff's output is sold under the name The Deveron, after the river that runs past the distillery.

Does Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4% make a good gift for a whisky enthusiast?

Yes, Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4% is a solid choice as a gift for a whisky enthusiast, thanks especially to the story and character behind the bottle.

How should Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4% be stored?

Macduff 2009 The First Edition 14 år Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 58,4% keeps best standing or lying down in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. An opened bottle retains its quality for several years if stored correctly.