1994 Miltonduff 24 Year Old "Old Particular" K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml)

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The strikingly underappreciated Miltonduff distillery is unique in so many ways. Built on the site of an old mill for the Pluscarden Abbey, the distillery's old stone buildings hide one of Speyside's most delicious malts. Originally a Priory founded by King Alexander II in 1230, the area became renowned for illicit distillation. Originally licensed in 1824, the name "Milton" was taken from a still that operated on the property. The Duff family owned the lands surrounding the abbey, hence the name Miltonduff. The malt became an important component of the renowned and still well-regarded Ballantine's blend. Small quantities are released via trades to independent bottlers, but the new owners (Chivas Regal) haven't made an effort to market the malt as a standalone whisky. Its quality and rarity mean that bottlers often charge a premium and we've seen countless young offerings for over $100, but when this cask of fully matured Miltonduff came our way we knew we couldn't say no. Just a few months shy of that magic 25 year old age statement which would have added a solid 40% to the price tag, this is one old Speysider you can't afford to miss. The older Ballantine's blends are regularly awarded high praise from the critics, and Miltonduff is a big part of that story. This old, elegant whisky is the most approachable of the 20+ year old single casks that we've brought in this year - full of fruit, malt, and unprecedented purity.