16-year-old single malt Scotch whisky from the Glen Deveron range, which is the name that Macduff uses for its official bottlings. This was originally released for the Travel Retail market.
Orchard fruits arrive first on the nose, followed by robust notes of golden barley.
More chewy cereal notes and green apple, soon joined by an elegant, subtle hint of peat smoke.
Lasting oak-y, peaty warm elements.
Tried this at the world of whisky store in Heathrow and picked up 2 for 70. Great bargain in a world where more and more whisky makers are producing younger malts with no age statements at higher prices! I took off half a star as this would have been a stellar dram at 43%ABV.
Very smooth taste and a nice colour too.
While I might like the Nadurra better this was on discount at tax-free shop so the price was half of aNadurra in same shop., so I bought this. it did not disappoint especially at the pricepoint. Very easy, smooth and fruity, you should give this it 15min of air before consuming, no water needed.
Picked up a litre of this at Gatwick airport on a 2 for £70 deal so wasn't expecting it to be good with competition back home against the 27 other whiskies I have on the go. So poured a large slug and boy am I smiling. First thing to notice is the gloopy smoothness on the tongue followed quickly by the sweet hit. I am not a fan of too peaty whiskies (that should sipped with blue cheese), and the peat does linger a little in the background but the balance against the caramel sweetness is near perfect. It is also a beautiful colour; a rich amber that normally heralds a strong peaty one, but it's not. The 'blended' indication on the back label gives a big clue why this tastes so good. So it has rocketed up as one of the favourites against my collection of 'standards' but I still have softer spot for my Glen Ord that I really do hide away from guests!
Smooth taste!
