Dufftown 1985 28 years old - Natural Cask Strength - Original bottling - b. 2013 - 700ml

Singleton of Dufftown 28
The Singleton of Dufftown's first appearance in Diageo's annual Special Releases, this mighty-fine herbaceous 28 year old is a welcome addition. Ordinarily, the contents of the reill American Oak casks used may have found their way into one of the fancier Johnnie Walker blends, but we're glad to see it (and taste it) as a natural cask strength single malt. Yum!

Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt
Nose
Wax, creamy fruit with crème brûlée, moving into soft cheese territory with a touch of herb, runny honey then surfaces. Quite fresh.
Palate
Wallop, herbaceous with raspberry bushes, touch of rocket.
Finish
Big menthol notes and just a hint of mustiness.
Overall
A wonderful fruity, herbal dram from this Speyside distillery that's aged well.