Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
- Distillery
- Dufftown
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.5%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £299.95
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Leathery, Tobacco, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Distilled in 1978 and matured for 40 years in a single cask, this Dufftown represents an exceptional rarity from Speyside's productive heartland. Only 23 bottles were yielded from this single cask, making it a significant find for serious collectors.
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Dufftown 40 Year Old 1978 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is a 40-year-old single malt from Dufftown (Scotland), bottled at 47.5% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — old wood, sherried, leathery, tobacco. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1978 and matured for 40 years in a single cask, this Dufftown represents an exceptional rarity from Speyside's productive heartland. Only 23 bottles were yielded from this single cask, making it a significant find for serious collectors.
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