Macduff 2011 The Single Malts of Scotland Small Batch 12 yo

 

 

 

48°

Distillery : Macduff - Highlands

Refill Sherry Butts

Independent Bottling 

By Elixir Distillers 

Limited Edition 

Single Malt 

Bottled in 2024

Unchillfiltered, Uncoloured

Totally Unpeated

 

 

 

For a launch worthy of the new Small Batch sub-range, which replaces Reserve Casks, the gentlemen at Elixir Distillers had a few surprises up their sleeves. This Macduff, for example, was bottled in 2024, but only went on sale in October 2025. It is a blend of four refill sherry butts, which gives it a slightly fruity flavour. 

 

 

 

Let's Taste It : 

Attractive woody character on the nose, with hints of hazelnuts and chestnut cream. But it is also airy, with fruity and farmyard notes. Cut hay, raisins, apricots, chocolate fondant, caramelised orange peel. On the palate, creamy honey, peach purée, light caramel, a few blueberries. Mild spices, almond paste, cinnamon and nutmeg. Fairly long, robust finish, fig biscuits, Muscat grapes, freshly ground black pepper, oak bark. A coffee bean in retro-olfaction. Dried grass.

 

In Short, 

This is a distillery that always has its own character and personality. Here, I appreciated how the distillate is enhanced by the Refill Butts, whose influence is subtle. It makes for a very nice daily dram, albeit at a fairly high price. I suggest waiting for a promotion. 

Score : 87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                           To Be Listened While Sipping : 

 

                                           Princess Chelsea - Time