Macduff 25 Year Old 1997 (cask 17100) - Xtra Particular (Douglas Laing)

25-year single malt distilled in 1997 and bottled in 2023 at 52.5% ABV. From refill hogsheads in Douglas Laing’s Xtra Old Particular single cask series, this rare release yields 280 bottles with rich complexity and balance. Macduff Xtra Old Particular Single Cask #17100 25 year old 52.5% ABV Nose: An intimate, honeyed aroma: the faintest sweetness lingers beside honey-glazed orchard fruits, subtly lifted by a gentle spice. Warm, approachable, and gracefully multifaceted. Palate: Fulsome and mouth-coating, the palate opens with custard and thick creaminess, giving way to lemon meringue pie notes, finished with a delicate spice and a bright citrus lift. Finish: The lingering finish reveals more of that earlier spiciness with a touch of cinnamon alongside puff pastry and poached pears.