Macduff 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice
- Distillery
- Macduff
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 13 years
- Price
- £48.95
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Fresh Fruit, Toasted, Malt Extract
- Description
- Macduff's 2007 vintage, matured 13 years in ex-wine barrels and bottled by Langside's Hepburn's Choice series in 2020, showcases how wine cask influence reshapes Highland character. The palate balances orchard fruit and honey with subtle tannic structure from the barrels, creating a wine-like elegance atypical of standard Macduff releases. Medium body and a clean, fruit-driven finish reflect the restrained wood. A distinctive bottling for those exploring how alternative cask choices transform single malt profiles.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Macduff 13 Year Old 2007 - Hepburn's Choice is a 13-year-old single malt from Macduff (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, honey, fresh fruit, toasted. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. Good value for the quality offered.
Macduff's 2007 vintage, matured 13 years in ex-wine barrels and bottled by Langside's Hepburn's Choice series in 2020, showcases how wine cask influence reshapes Highland character. The palate balances orchard fruit and honey with subtle tannic structure from the barrels, creating a wine-like elegance atypical of standard Macduff releases. Medium body and a clean, fruit-driven finish reflect the restrained wood. A distinctive bottling for those exploring how alternative cask choices transform single malt profiles.
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