Macduff 2007 Exceptional Cask 100 Proof Edition #3 16 yo

 

 

 

57,1° (100° Proof)

Distillery : Macduff -Speyside

1st Fill Oloroso Sherry Butts 

Independent Bottling 

By Signatory Vintage 

Limited Edition 

Single Malt 

Bottled in 2024

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

Totally Unpeated

 

 

 

And here's the 3rd bottling from the Exceptional Cask within the 100 Proof range, and this time it's a 16-year-old Macduff. Macduff is a little-known distillery, as most of its production goes into making blends, notably William Lawson. But single malts are also marketed under the Glen Deveron name. 16 Years Old is a relatively rare age for this distillery, and this is an opportunity to discover it at its best.

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

Full-bodied sherry, ripe mirabelle plums, Italia grapes, yellow plums, apple crumble. Fairly fine woodiness, tanned leather, with vanilla and lemon. Mountain honey. Warm wax. On the palate, the fruit takes centre stage, spicy reines-claudes, pear compote, squeezed oranges, with powerful spices, cloves, nutmeg. The finish is explosive and long, with cumin, a hint of charcoal and wood, and chocolate chips. Damp tobacco, cola juice.  Hints of cereal and malt.   

In Short, 

Here the Sherry is not overpowering, and this is the best Exceptional Cask so far. Of the entire 100 Proof range, I can only see #15, the Secret Orkney, standing up to it. It's a very good product, with fine balance and character, where the fruit stands out and enhances the few cereal notes. What's more, it's still available at a decent price.

Score : 88

                                          To Be Listened While Sipping :

 

                                           Hollerhead - Never Gonna Leave You