Miltonduff 1982/2023 Adelphi Limited 40 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 50.4%

Some whisky is built to disappear into something bigger, and some is allowed to stand on its own. This Miltonduff belongs to the latter.

Expert's Description

Miltonduff 1982/2023 Adelphi Limited 40 Year Old is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky matured in a first fill sherry hogshead and bottled at cask strength 50.4%.

Distilled in 1982 and bottled in 2023, this whisky has spent 40 years in cask, giving it a light golden colour and a thoroughly old-fashioned elegance. Only 224 bottles were released by independent bottler Adelphi, known for its uncompromising approach to cask selection.

The long maturation has rounded the whisky's character into something velvety, where mineral notes, paraffin and oily lemon meet cooked fruit and a touch of white pepper in the long finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The aroma opens with toasted nuts and orange marmalade, while dark chocolate lingers in the background.

Palate

The palate delivers muscovado sugar and brown sugar, with a hint of spiced oak.

Finish

The finish is rounded off with dark sweetness.

Specifications

Distillery: Miltonduff
Bottler: Adelphi
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 40 years
ABV: 50.4 %
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First Fill Sherry Hogshead
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 1982
Bottled: 2023
Number of bottles: 224
Edition: Adelphi Limited

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spicy · Full-bodied · Dark fruit

Investment Potential

High. A 40-year-old single cask whisky from a rarely independently released Miltonduff, limited to just 224 bottles, places this release among the most sought-after from the distillery on the secondary market.

Did You Know?

Miltonduff runs two pairs of stills of noticeably different sizes, giving the distillery more room to vary its spirit character than many of its Speyside neighbours.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Miltonduff 1982/2023 Adelphi Limited 40 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky

What does Miltonduff 1982/2023 Adelphi Limited 40 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky taste like?

The whisky carries a character shaped by first fill sherry hogshead, with a firm 50.4 % strength that carries the flavour well.

Is Miltonduff 1982/2023 Adelphi Limited 40 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky worth it?

The quality and cask character make this release a solid choice for enthusiasts, regardless of the distillery's general fame.

How rare is Miltonduff 1982/2023 Adelphi Limited 40 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky?

Only 224 bottles of this release were filled, making it a rare find for enthusiasts.

Which glass suits Miltonduff 1982/2023 Adelphi Limited 40 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky best?

A Glencairn glass or another tulip-shaped whisky glass concentrates the aromas and gives the best experience.

Should Miltonduff 1982/2023 Adelphi Limited 40 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky be served with ice?

No, we recommend drinking it neat or with a few drops of water to open up the aromas. Ice unnecessarily mutes the flavour.

What is Miltonduff known for?

Miltonduff runs two pairs of stills of noticeably different sizes, giving the distillery more room to vary its spirit character than many of its Speyside neighbours.