Macduff 16 yo (2007/2024), Adelphi Selection, 57.3%

Introduction

The Macduff 16 Year Old is a distinguished expression from one of Scotland’s less prominent distilleries, carefully selected and bottled by the renowned independent bottler Adelphi for their prestigious Selection series.

Production Method

• Raw materials: Made from 100% Scottish malted barley, processed at the Macduff distillery located in the coastal town of Banff in the Highlands
• Distillation process: Distilled in 2007 using Macduff’s traditional copper pot stills known for producing a robust and fruity spirit character
• Maturation: Aged for 16 years in a single refill sherry hogshead, allowing for gentle influence from the oak while preserving the distillery’s distinctive profile
• Special techniques: Bottled in 2024 at natural cask strength of 57.3% with no chill-filtration or added coloring, preserving all natural flavors and oils

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich orchard fruits, caramelized apples, hints of vanilla, with underlying notes of dried fruits and gentle oak spices
• Palate: Full-bodied and robust with layers of honey, toffee, and baked pears, complemented by warming spices, nutmeg, and subtle sherry influence
• Finish: Long and satisfying with lingering sweet maltiness, dark chocolate, gentle oak, and a pleasant warming spice that slowly fades

Recommended Serving

• Serving temperature: Room temperature (16-18°C)
• Glass recommendation: Tulip-shaped whisky glass or Glencairn to concentrate the aromas
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat, but a few drops of still water can open up additional flavor dimensions
• Food pairings: Dark chocolate, aged cheeses, dried fruits, or simply on its own as a contemplative after-dinner dram

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 57.3% ABV (cask strength)
• Bottle size: 70cl
• Country/Region of origin: Scotland, Highlands
• Certifications/Awards: Selected by Adelphi’s renowned tasting panel, which only bottles approximately 50 casks each year from their vast selection

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

This Macduff 16 Year Old represents the pinnacle of single cask whisky craftsmanship, offering a taste experience that cannot be replicated in mass-produced spirits.

With only a single cask bottled, this whisky is inherently limited in availability, making each bottle a rare treasure that will eventually disappear from the market forever.

Adelphi’s reputation as one of Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers ensures this expression meets the highest standards of quality, selected by their expert panel for its exceptional character.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Adelphi bottlings are consistently sought after by serious whisky collectors and connoisseurs worldwide, who recognize the exceptional quality of their careful cask selection.

Once whisky enthusiasts experience an Adelphi bottling, they often become dedicated followers, seeking out future releases to add to their collection.

The growing appreciation for single cask bottlings from lesser-known distilleries like Macduff makes this expression particularly attractive to those who value authenticity and discovery in their whisky journey.

From Highland Distillery to You

Each bottle of this Macduff 16 Year Old offers a direct connection to Scottish whisky tradition, allowing you to experience a pure expression of this Highland distillery’s character.

The approachable yet complex nature of this whisky creates an immediate bond with those who appreciate the craftsmanship behind fine single malt whiskies.

By adding this bottle to your collection, you join a community of discerning whisky enthusiasts who value the art of independent bottling and the unique expressions it brings to light.