Orphan Barrel Muckety-Muck 25 Year Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky

Appearance: A deep, amber hue with golden highlights, the Orphan Barrel Muckety-Muck 25 Year Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky presents itself with a lustrous and inviting brilliance, showcasing its quarter-century maturation. Nose: The aroma is a symphony of rich and complex notes, opening with a burst of sweet vanilla and butterscotch, accompanied by hints of ripe orchard fruits. Delicate floral undertones dance alongside the subtle warmth of oak, creating an enticing olfactory experience that foretells the whisky's depth. Palate: The first sip reveals an opulent and velvety texture, coating the palate with layers of decadent flavors. Ripe berries and dried fruits take center stage, intertwining seamlessly with the subtle spiciness of cinnamon and nutmeg. The sweetness of honey and toffee adds a luxurious dimension, while the well-integrated oak imparts a refined and mature character. Finish: The finish is a grand finale that lingers with enduring grace. A symphony of flavors continues to unfold, leaving behind traces of toasted almonds, a gentle wisp of smoke, and a final flourish of oak. The warmth persists, inviting reflection on the exquisite journey through two and a half decades of aging.

Orphan Barrel Muckety Muck 25 is a rare single grain Scotch whisky crafted from select distillates obtained from the now-defunct Port Dundas Distillery in Glasgow, which ceased operations in 2010. Diageo released this limited edition whisky in 2021, after aging it for at least 25 years in American first-fill casks.
Many Orphan Barrel releases (although not all) have been bourbons, but Muckety Muck is something different: a single grain whisky from the Port Dundas Distillery, an enormous grain distillery that operated in Glasgow and closed its doors in 2010.The enterprise was established by global beverage giant Diageo in 2013. The focus is on older Bourbon – Orphan Barrel's releases are at least 15 years old – which are aged (but not distilled) at the Stitzel-Weller distillery in Shively, Kentucky, over 200 miles (350km) north of Tullahoma.Bourbon distillation is the process of purifying the bourbon by heating and vaporizing it. The vapor, once condensed, is collected to obtain a purer and more concentrated alcoholic substance. Most distillers put bourbon through distillation twice. In the first step, the bourbon goes through column stills.

Size: 750 mL

Proof: 45.5%
*Please note that the ABV may vary