Macduff 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 5852) - Ancient Mariner
- Distillery
- Macduff
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46.1%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £55.99
- Community rating
- 3.33 / 5 (3 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Nutty, Dried Fruit
- Description
- Macduff's 1997 vintage aged for 18 years in a single cask before bottling as part of the Ancient Mariner range. This Highland single malt demonstrates the distillery's more refined character, developing complexity from its lengthy maturation without the heaviness typical of younger expressions.
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Macduff 18 Year Old 1997 (cask 5852) - Ancient Mariner is a 18-year-old single malt from Macduff (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 46.1% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, honey, nutty, dried fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. Good value for the quality offered.
Macduff's 1997 vintage aged for 18 years in a single cask before bottling as part of the Ancient Mariner range. This Highland single malt demonstrates the distillery's more refined character, developing complexity from its lengthy maturation without the heaviness typical of younger expressions.
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