TBWC Macduff 21YO - Batch 9 500mL

The Macduff 21 Year Old – Batch 9 from That Boutique‑y Whisky Company is a mature, Highland single malt that balances elegance with depth. On the nose, it greets you with crystallised ginger and salted caramel, followed by barley sugar sweetness and a fresh lift of lemon peel. Beneath the brightness, there’s a grounding layer of seasoned oak and a faint leathery nuance, hinting at its long rest in cask. The palate is rich and mouth‑coating, opening with dried fruits and vanilla‑infused toffee. Mid‑palate, a wave of warm cinnamon and treacle richness emerges, supported by gentle oak tannins. There’s a subtle chili‑like warmth and a touch of earthy dryness that adds structure and maturity without overpowering the sweeter elements. The finish is long, warming, and refined — a lingering interplay of golden malt, toffee apple, and dry oak spice, tapering off slowly into a whisper of peppery heat.