Miltonduff Old Particular 21 years 1995 Review

Physical Whisky Characteristics

Origin: Miltonduff Distillery
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Distillation and Maturation: Distilled in February 1995 and bottled in November 2016. Matured in a refill cask.
Age Statement: 21 years
ABV: 51.5%
Color and Clarity: Described as quite dark for a refill cask, suggesting a rich color.
Bottle Design: Part of the Old Particular range from Douglas Lang, featuring engraving with the signature of Douglas Lang, the founder of the company in 1948. The bottle has a cork that is very tight and "plops" when opened for the first time.

Nose: Zesty and spicily citric with a later vanilla caramel impact plus barley.
Palate: Sweet and full of complex honeycomb, sugar, and bourbon flavors. Described as wonderfully round and full.
Finish: Malty, gently toasted with a suggestion of Irish espresso coffee, though the reviewer is unsure of this specific flavor.
Balance: Very well balanced with a constant flow of aroma, palate, and aftertaste. Not weak at the start but rather intense in the middle with a long, fading aftertaste.

The reviewer shares a personal anecdote about experiencing real honeycomb at a hotel, relating it to the honeycomb sweetness in the whisky's flavor profile.

Miltonduff is a distillery with a long history, and this particular whisky being part of the Old Particular range by Douglas Lang emphasizes its unique and limited nature, with only 244 bottles produced.

"The higher ABV forces the aromas in and develops wonderfully on my tongue."
"It's a light friendly citrus note and vanilla and caramel on top."
"This one is well balanced; it's a complex interesting aroma then a little bit stronger intense taste and an aftertaste fading away over a long time."

Miltonduff Old Particular 21 years 1995 is a single malt Scotch whisky with a 51.5% ABV, matured in a refill cask.
It offers a complex flavor profile with notes of citrus, vanilla, caramel, honeycomb, and a malty, gently toasted finish.
The whisky is described as very well balanced, with a constant flow of aroma, palate, and aftertaste.
It is part of a limited release with only 244 bottles produced, making it a unique addition to any collection.
The reviewer appreciates the high ABV and the uncolored, unchill filtered nature of the whisky, despite its higher price point.

Whisky Collectors: Due to its limited production and unique characteristics, collectors would find this bottle a valuable addition.
Experienced Whisky Enthusiasts: Those with a palate for complex, well-balanced whiskies with a high ABV and nuanced flavors.
Fans of Sweet and Citrus Profiles: Individuals who enjoy a sweet whisky with prominent notes of citrus, vanilla, and caramel.