{"product_id":"miltonduff-8-year-old-2015-signatory-vintage-100-proof-edition-24-1st-fill-bourbon-barrel-speyside-single-malt-whisky-2024-70cl","title":"Miltonduff 8 Year Old 2015 Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Edition #24 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel Speyside Single Malt Whisky (2024) 70cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003eMiltonduff 8 Year Old 2015 Signatory Vintage 100 Proof Edition #24 1st Fill Bourbon Barrel Speyside Single Malt Whisky (2024) 70cl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Miltonduff 2015\/2024 is an outstanding single malt Scotch whisky from the renowned Speyside region of Scotland. With an 8-year maturation in carefully selected first fill bourbon barrels, this whisky unfolds a remarkable depth and complexity that delights both connoisseurs and newcomers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese potent everyday Speyside drams from Signatory are great value and are setting a challenge to their competitors - the time feels right for a proper trend of high strength, unadulterated malt whiskies at sensible prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose : Bright and inviting aromas of green apple, peach and lemon zest, complimented by hints of vanilla and fresh honey. A subtle floral hint and a light touch of toasted oak adds complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate : Creamy and fruity with flavours of ripe pear, toffee and soft caramel. The bourbon cask influence brings spicy accents like cinnamon and a hint of white pepper, while a light almond note adds extra depth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish : Medium - length and fresh, with lingering notes of citrus, vanilla and soft spice. The light oak influence remains subtly present, leaving an elegant and inviting aftertaste.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Signatory Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerthshire-based independent bottler and owner of Edradour distillery. Signatory is an independent bottler with a vigorous release policy, and usually some 50 different single malt expressions are available at any one time. Whiskies are bottled across a number of ranges, including the Un-chill Filtered Collection, the Cask Strength Collection and the Single Grain Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignatory bottling, bonding and office facilities are located in a building adjacent to Edradour distillery, near Pitlochry in Perthshire, which the company also owns. Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky was established in 1988 by Andrew Symington, who had previously managed the prestigious Prestonfield House Hotel in Edinburgh. The first cask bottled by Symington was a 1968 Sherry-cask-matured Glenlivet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignatory was initially based in the Newhaven area of Edinburgh, where a bottling plant was developed, but in 2002 the firm acquired Edradour distillery from Pernod Ricard, and subsequently moved all of its operations north to the picturesque Perthshire location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new bottling plant and a warehousing complex were constructed, strictly in keeping with the vernacular architectural style which prevails at the much-visited and diminutive former farm distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003eAbout Miltonduff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very fresh, floral new make character shows Miltonduff to be a charming, light single malt, perfect for adding top notes to the restrained and elegant Ballantine’s blend. Its palate has a succulent texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiltonduff was, briefly, part of Allied Distiller’s Caledonian Malts range (alongside Laphroaig, Tormore, Scapa and Glendronach) but other than a limited edition 18-year-old cask strength bottling, no official releases have taken place under Chivas Brothers' ownership. Licensed bottlings are made under the auspices of Gordon \u0026amp; MacPhail. Some Mosstowie (see below) also occasionally surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn July 2017 Miltonduff was released as a 15-year-old single malt (alongside expressions from Glentauchers and Glenburgie) under the Ballantine’s brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne wonders what the monks would have made of it. Moonshining was commonplace in the surroundings of Pluscarden Abbey in the smuggling era of the late 18th and early 19th century. Whether any monastic distillation ever took place is unknown – the original monastery fell into ruin in the early 17th century, but was restored in 1948 and is now the only medieval monastery still inhabited by monks. Distillation certainly took place at Milton Farm where the abbey’s old meal mill once stood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiltonduff (the suffix comes from Duff family which owned the estate) went legal in 1824 and by the end of the century was one of the largest producers in Scotland, making in excess of one million litres a year and using triple distillation (an unusual technique for Highland\/Speyside distilleries).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts next landmark came in 1936 when it was bought by Canadian distiller Hiram Walker which was beginning its Scottish expansion (Ballantine’s, Dumbarton).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1964, a pair of ‘Lomond’ stills was installed, producing a malt which was named Mosstowie. The stills operated until 1981. A significant expansion in 1974 saw capacity increased to more than 5m litres per annum with three pairs of stills now operating. In 2005 it became part of Chivas Brothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e57.1% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miltonduff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54524280668485,"sku":"SIGMILD8ED24","price":43.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/9495\/8661\/files\/4734639354_9e73c180-adec-489c-888b-7a49788d92d2.jpg?v=1746551673","url":"https:\/\/b1yyjg-bk.myshopify.com\/products\/miltonduff-8-year-old-2015-signatory-vintage-100-proof-edition-24-1st-fill-bourbon-barrel-speyside-single-malt-whisky-2024-70cl","provider":"Whisky Situation Old","version":"1.0","type":"link"}