Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
- Distillery
- Master of Malt
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 43%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £286.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (5 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Dried Fruit, Honey, Toasted, Old Wood, Sherried
- Description
- The second edition of this 40-year-old Speyside showcases the depth achieved through four decades of maturation, with Jim Murray awarding it 95 points and comparing its intensity to a traditional Dundee fruit cake. The extended aging creates layers of dried fruit, spice, and oak complexity.
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Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is a 40-year-old single malt from Master of Malt (Scotland), bottled at 43% ABV. Rated 5.0/5 by the community. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — dried fruit, honey, toasted, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
The second edition of this 40-year-old Speyside showcases the depth achieved through four decades of maturation, with Jim Murray awarding it 95 points and comparing its intensity to a traditional Dundee fruit cake. The extended aging creates layers of dried fruit, spice, and oak complexity.
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