Macduff 20 Year Old 1998 (cask 17209) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Macduff
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 54.9%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £96.95
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Toasted, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Hillside (also known as Glenesk) from 1971, bottled at full cask strength (62%) as part of the Rare Malts range—a powerful, bottled-in-bond expression from a now-silent Highland distillery. Best approached with water, which softens the intensity to reveal honeyed orchard fruit and subtle oak influence. A collector's piece that exemplifies Highland malts from the early 1970s.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Macduff 20 Year Old 1998 (cask 17209) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is a 20-year-old single malt from Macduff (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 54.9% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, honey, malt extract, toasted. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Hillside (also known as Glenesk) from 1971, bottled at full cask strength (62%) as part of the Rare Malts range—a powerful, bottled-in-bond expression from a now-silent Highland distillery. Best approached with water, which softens the intensity to reveal honeyed orchard fruit and subtle oak influence. A collector's piece that exemplifies Highland malts from the early 1970s.
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