Miltonduff 40 years 1982 - 2023 #3726 Adelphi Limited

Speyside Scotch Single Malt Whisky

Bottler Adelphi Distillery Limited

Distillery / brand Miltonduff

Range 30th Birthday

Country Scotland

Region Speyside

Content Size 0.7 liter

Alc/vol 50.4%

Age 40 years

Distilled 1982

Bottled 2023

Cask number 3726

Cask type Refill Bourbon Hogshead

Number of bottles 224

Flavour Profiles Mature and complex

EAN 5060383653205

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Miltonduff 40 years 1982 - 2023 #3726

A monumental whisky, this 40-year-old Miltonduff is a tribute to patience and craftsmanship. Distilled in 1982 and bottled in 2023 by Adelphi, it exemplifies how time and wood can create a liquid masterpiece. Drawn from a single cask, this rare release is both refined and richly complex. For those who appreciate subtlety and the quiet power of an aged malt, this is a dram to savour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Delicate and refined with aromas of dried fruits, old books, beeswax and a hint of floral honey.

Palate

Elegant and layered. Notes of dried apricots, toasted almonds, soft vanilla and gentle spices with aged oak.

Finish

Long, smooth and silky. Floral echoes, a touch of nutmeg, and a whisper of lingering sweetness.

Miltonduff Distillery

Miltonduff Distillery is located in the Speyside region, near Elgin in Moray. Founded in 1824, Miltonduff has a rich history of producing high-quality whiskies. Built on the site of an old mill, the distillery uses water from the Black Burn, which contributes to the purity and quality of their whiskies.

Miltonduff whiskies are known for their smooth and elegant character, with notes of honey, apple, pear, and a subtle spiciness.

Miltonduff plays an important role in the production of blended whiskies, particularly Ballantine's, but also offers excellent single malt expressions. The whiskies are mainly matured in ex-bourbon casks, which ensures a balanced and refined flavour.

Adelphi Distillery Limited

Adelphi Distillery Limited is an independent bottler of mainly Scotch Single Malt whiskies, known for its high quality and limited editions. Besides Scotch whisky, they sometimes make forays into other whisky countries, but rum and armagnac can also be found in Adelphi Distillery Limited's portfolio. The company has a rich history dating back to the 19th century and is today a respected name in the whisky world.

History and Origins

Establishment: The original Adelphi Distillery was founded in 1826 in the Gorbals, a district in Glasgow, Scotland. The distillery produced a wide range of whiskies, both single malts and grain whiskies.
Closure and revival: The original distillery closed in the early 20th century. In the 1990s, the Adelphi name was revived by Jamie Walker, a descendant of the original owners. Since then, Adelphi has focused on bottling high-quality, rare spirits.

Miltonduff was founded in 1824 by Andrew Peary and Robert Bain, on a site near Elgin where the old meal mill of Pluscarden Abbey had once stood. During the nineteenth century, the distillery grew into one of Speyside’s larger producers and even used triple distillation for a period. Miltonduff was acquired by Hiram Walker in 1936, beginning its long association with Ballantine’s. Today, the distillery is part of Chivas Brothers.

An unusual chapter began in 1964, when two Lomond stills were installed. These produced a separate malt whisky named Mosstowie until 1981. Surviving bottlings are now rare and highly sought after by collectors.

Miltonduff forms an important foundation of Ballantine’s and also contributes to other Chivas Brothers blends. As a single malt, it appears only in limited quantities, including releases from independent bottlers and a 15-year-old bottling presented under the Ballantine’s name. The house style is full and warming, with malt, honey, flowers, ripe fruit, cinnamon and gentle liquorice notes.

Adelphi Distillery Limited ranks among Scotland’s most respected independent whisky bottlers. Its name reaches back to the original Adelphi Distillery, built in Glasgow beside the River Clyde by brothers Charles and David Gray in 1826. After a period under Archibald Walker & Co, production eventually came to an end. In 1993, Jamie Walker, a great-grandson of Archibald Walker, revived the Adelphi name as an independent bottler.

Adelphi is renowned for its exceptionally strict cask selection. Only a small proportion of the casks assessed are considered worthy of bottling, with character, balance, maturation and provenance taking priority. The range consists mainly of rare single cask whiskies and small-batch limited editions sourced from a variety of Scottish distilleries. Each Adelphi bottling therefore offers an individual snapshot of a distillery, a cask and its maturation.

Adelphi gained new owners in 2004 and returned to distilling in 2014 with the opening of Ardnamurchan Distillery in the western Highlands. In doing so, the company connects almost two centuries of whisky history with a modern and uncompromising approach to quality.