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Macduff 2012/2023 tasting notes
Feb. 20th, 2025 08:48 pmMacduff 11YO Dramfool 70cl 64.5% ABV
65th release
Distilled March 7, 2012, bottled July 4, 2023
Matured in a Pedro Ximénez hogshead
Bottle 220/285
Color: reddish amber.
Nose: bananas, chocolate cake, raisins, freshly baked bread, strawberries, oranges, dates, marzipan, mint gingerbread, honey, caramel, vanilla, wax, clay, pepper, tobacco, marmalade, polished wood, nougat, and nuts. The aroma of fresh bread is particularly striking! The sherry notes are bold and unmistakable, yet there's also a noticeable bourbon-like character that comes as a surprise.
Taste: rosehip syrup, dark chocolate, cherries, strawberries, orange zest, red currants, pepper, malt, mint, and coffee liqueur. The sweetness is well-balanced by a pleasant tartness.
Finish: raspberries, pepper, red currants, dark chocolate, lemon zest, and coffee liqueur. Here, it becomes slightly hotter and edgier.
Score: 8 ¾. Better than good. +2+2+1.
Conclusion: a bold, sherried malt that isn't overly sweet and remains surprisingly drinkable despite its strength. No desire to experiment with water today. 88/100. This is only the fourth Macduff I've tasted so far.
65th release
Distilled March 7, 2012, bottled July 4, 2023
Matured in a Pedro Ximénez hogshead
Bottle 220/285
Color: reddish amber.
Nose: bananas, chocolate cake, raisins, freshly baked bread, strawberries, oranges, dates, marzipan, mint gingerbread, honey, caramel, vanilla, wax, clay, pepper, tobacco, marmalade, polished wood, nougat, and nuts. The aroma of fresh bread is particularly striking! The sherry notes are bold and unmistakable, yet there's also a noticeable bourbon-like character that comes as a surprise.
Taste: rosehip syrup, dark chocolate, cherries, strawberries, orange zest, red currants, pepper, malt, mint, and coffee liqueur. The sweetness is well-balanced by a pleasant tartness.
Finish: raspberries, pepper, red currants, dark chocolate, lemon zest, and coffee liqueur. Here, it becomes slightly hotter and edgier.
Score: 8 ¾. Better than good. +2+2+1.
Conclusion: a bold, sherried malt that isn't overly sweet and remains surprisingly drinkable despite its strength. No desire to experiment with water today. 88/100. This is only the fourth Macduff I've tasted so far.
