MILTONDUFF Whiskey 11 Years EQUINOX & SOLSTICE Winter Edition 1st FILL SHERRY 70 cl

Description

Decadent Drinks Miltonduff 11 Year Old, dark fruit and warming sherry notes

The Miltonduff 11 Year Old from Decadent Drinks is part of the Equinox & Solstice Winter 2023 series. This independent bottling showcases a single malt Scotch whisky distilled in 2012 at Miltonduff in Speyside and matured for 11 years in a first-fill sherry hogshead before being bottled in 2023.

The use of a single cask gives the whisky a distinctive profile shaped by its maturation. Sherry-cask ageing often brings out dried and candied fruit characteristics, together with spices and oak-derived aromas. Here, the aromatic expression centres on dark fruit, cedar, tobacco and warming spices.

The nose reveals candied fruit and dark berries, complemented by cedar and a subtle tobacco note. The palate develops flavours of blackcurrant, almonds and Black Forest cake. These notes create a rich, dessert-like dimension, balanced by spice and woody nuances. The finish is long and warming, with mature plum providing a final fruity impression.

At 48.5% ABV, the whisky has enough intensity to support a detailed tasting without requiring a full cask-strength bottling. A tulip glass helps concentrate the aromas, while a short resting period allows the nose to open. Adding a little water is an option for those who prefer a softer presentation.

This 70 cl edition is particularly suited to drinkers who appreciate sherry-matured Scotch whisky and the combination of dark fruit, spice and oak. It can be enjoyed neat after dinner or paired with a small piece of dark chocolate. As an independent single-cask release, it offers a specific snapshot of Miltonduff rather than a standardised, multi-cask house style.