Name: Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)
Brand: Adelphi
Price: 140.02 GBP
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What does Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) taste like?

Accepted Answer

Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) is characterised by Malt Extract, Toasted, Old Wood, Sherried notes. Adelphi's independent bottling of this 20-year-old blended malt spent two decades maturing in a single cask before being released at a robust 58% ABV, yielding just 238 bottles of concentrated, cask-influenced character from Scotland's malt distilleries.

Question 2

Is Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) smoky or peaty?

Accepted Answer

No — Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) is not smoky. It scores only 0/100 on smoke, with minimal or no peaty character.

Question 3

Is Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) sweet?

Accepted Answer

Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) has some sweetness (47/100) but it's balanced by other flavours — not a dessert dram.

Question 4

Is Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Not ideal for beginners — Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) is a challenging dram with and high ABV (58%). More experienced whisky drinkers will appreciate it most.

Question 5

Is Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) worth the money?

Accepted Answer

Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) costs £140.02 and is rated 0.0/5 by the community (0 ratings). Worth trying before committing to a full bottle.

Question 6

Should I drink Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) neat or with water?

Accepted Answer

At 58% ABV, Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) benefits from a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Question 7

What food pairs well with Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)?

Accepted Answer

Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) pairs well with dark chocolate, Christmas cake, blue cheese, dried figs, and walnuts. The balanced character complements these flavours naturally.

Question 8

What glass should I use for Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)?

Accepted Answer

A Glencairn glass is ideal for Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) — its tulip shape concentrates the aromas and lets you appreciate the full nose. A nosing glass or copita also works well.

Question 9

What is the best serving temperature for Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi)?

Accepted Answer

Serve Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) at room temperature (around 18–22°C). Avoid chilling it — cold temperatures suppress the aromas. If the room is warm, a brief rest after pouring is all it needs.

Question 10

Is Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) similar to Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) and Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) share a similar flavour profile (Malt Extract, Old Wood) and are in a similar price range. Rosebank 25 Year Old 1981 (Special Release 2007) costs £173.95 vs £140.02 for Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi).

Question 11

Is Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) similar to Tullibardine 25 Year Old?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) and Tullibardine 25 Year Old share a similar flavour profile (Malt Extract, Toasted) and are in a similar price range. Tullibardine 25 Year Old costs £155 vs £140.02 for Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi).

Question 12

How does Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) compare to Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)?

Accepted Answer

Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) and Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) are in a similar price range but offer very different experiences. Dufftown 20 Year Old 1999 (cask 2140) (Adelphi) is complex and layered, while Ledaig 18 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is known for Smokey, Leathery, Medicinal notes. See the full comparison on Neatly.

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