Valinch and Mallet Young Masters Edition Miltonduff 10 Year Old 2011 #800524

Valinch & Mallet Young Masters Edition Miltonduff 10 Year Old 2011 #800524 is a limited-release Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Miltonduff Distillery in Scotland's Speyside region. Distilled in 2011 and matured for 10 years in a Bourbon Hogshead, this expression was independently bottled by Valinch & Mallet in 2021 as part of their Young Masters Edition collection. Bottled at cask strength of 53.4% ABV without chill filtration or added colouring, this single-cask release is limited to just 236 bottles, offering an elegant combination of ripe orchard fruits, creamy vanilla, coconut, and delicate honeyed sweetness.

Food Pairing: Aged Gouda, roasted almonds, grilled chicken, poached pears, vanilla custard, and buttery shortbread.

Tasting Notes: Ripe pears, coconut, creamy vanilla, light caramel, honeycomb, and gentle malt sweetness.

Nose: Fresh aromas of ripe pear and coconut, complemented by soft vanilla and delicate floral notes.

Palate: Smooth and creamy, with layers of light caramel, vanilla, honeycomb, and sweet malt, balanced by fresh orchard fruit.

Finish: Short and refreshing, with lingering vanilla sweetness, delicate fruit, and subtle oak.

Serve: Best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass. A few drops of water may help reveal additional fruit sweetness and soften the higher alcohol strength.