Mossburn Single Malt Scotch Macduff Distillery Vintage Casks 10 Year

Appearance: Radiant amber, showcasing the rich hues acquired during a decade of maturation. The liquid glides elegantly in the glass, promising a complex and refined tasting experience. Nose: Immerse yourself in an orchard in full bloom, as the aroma reveals ripe pears and apricots. A subtle infusion of honey adds a touch of sweetness, creating an inviting and fragrant bouquet that sets the stage for exploration. Palate: The first sip introduces a symphony of flavors, where honeyed sweetness takes center stage. Gentle spices dance on the palate, accentuating the signature maltiness of Macduff. Layers of oak complexity contribute to a well-rounded and sophisticated taste that evolves with each sip. Finish: Mossburn's Macduff Distillery Vintage Casks 10 Year concludes with a lingering and warm finish. Dried fruits come to the forefront, accompanied by a subtle hint of vanilla. The aftertaste is a testament to the whisky's decade-long maturation, leaving a satisfying and contemplative impression.

The Glenlivet distillery is a distillery near Ballindalloch in Moray, Scotland that produces single malt Scotch whisky. When Glenlivet was founded in 1824, it was part of a construction rush that occurred in the wake of the government reducing the cost of the license needed to legally distill Whisky in the UK.
The story of Scotch begins as early as the 15th century. The earliest documented record of distilling in Scotland occurred in 1494 in the tax records of the day, the Exchequer Rolls. An entry lists “Eight bolls of malt to Friar John Cor wherewith to make aqua vitae.Distilleries owned by Diageo, a London-based company, produce 40% of all Scotch whisky, with over 24 brands, such as Johnnie Walker, J&B and Vat 69. Another 20% of the product is made by distillers owned by Pernod Ricard of France, including brands such as Ballantine's, Chivas Regal and Glenlivet .
Under the United Kingdom's Scotch Whisky Regulations, a "Single Malt Scotch Whisky" must be made exclusively from malted barley (although the addition of E150A caramel colouring is allowed), must be distilled using pot stills at a single distillery, and must be aged for at least three years in oak casks of a capacity ...
A single malt is defined as whisky made from malted barley, at a single distillery, aged for at least three years in either American oak or European (Spanish) oak casks, and bottled at a minimum ABV of 40%. You'd be amazed at the number of people that think 'Single Malt' means 'single cask'.

Size: 750 mL

Proof: 46%
*Please note that the ABV may vary