Dufftown Cadenhead's Authentic Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky 21 Year Old · 1978 Vintage

Colour

Deep golden-amber with lush mahogany and copper undertones.

Nose

Opulent sherry nose with prune, fig and raisin, wrapped in dark chocolate, toffee and toasted oak. Spices—nutmeg and clove—drift with leather and a hint of tobacco, while the elevated 55.2% ABV lends a warm, poised lift.

Palate

Opulent and full-bodied, with a rich sherry sweetness that coats the palate. Dried plums, raisins and fig mingle with dark chocolate, orange zest and toasted almond. Leather, tobacco and a bouquet of spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, clove—sit over a solid oak backbone. At 55.2% ABV, the finish is long, warming and peppery, leaving hints of dried fruit and spice.

Finish

Long, warming finish dominated by sherry-softened oak, with dark raisin and fig sweetness, cacao, and a whisper of orange zest. Cinnamon and clove spice linger through the finale, leaving a velvety, peppery warmth that lingers well after the swallow.