This elegant Speyside dram gently rises from the glass with soft notes of coconut, warm malt loaf and stewed, spiced apples. A little time in the glass brings out candied pecans and peach skin. The palate is wonderfully fresh and vibrant with spice, soft fruit, citrus and honey. There is a perfect balance of subtle oak and fresh, peachdriven distillate. Once again, we are reminded there is no substitute for long maturation in a delicate refill cask.

Miltonduff Distillery was built in 1824, south of Elgin in the Glen of Pluscarden. In 1964, two Lomond stills were added, producing a different style of whisky which was known as Mosstowie. These were removed in 1981.