The Whisky Change simply teamed up with Berry Bros & Rudd. They current a single cask Macduff distilled in 2003. This is probably not essentially the most famend distillery, however some impartial bottlers perceive it could possibly exceed expectations.
Macduff 21 yo 2003 (58%, Berry Bros. & Rudd for The Whisky Change 2024, sherry butt #900025, 358 btl.)
Nostril: a gentle fruitiness, on ripe pear, gooseberry and apple. Vanilla, shortbread and spherical hints of buttercups. The biscuity facet (sablés) grows stronger over time. Then there’s additionally a touch of dried wildflowers, pine nuts and more and more waxy notes. Bits of candied ginger and golden raisins too.
Mouth: a properly oily texture, with the identical hints of (butter) cookies together with apple crumble, mashed banana and pear tart. Malty sweetness. Then almonds with hints of apricot jam, gentle caramel and hints of vanilla. Some baking spice builds, with a touch of mint and natural honey. Refined leafy hints ultimately.
End: pretty lengthy, with a gentle resinous notice on high of the candy orchard fruit, latte and warming vanilla.
Not a wham-bam whisky, however a posh and refined dram. This diesel engine actually warms up in case you give it sufficient time and actually a little bit of hand heat. In a blind tasting I might have guessed this was nearer to 30 years. In brief, a variety for knowledgeable whisky lovers, good! Solely from The Whisky Change.
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