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Macduff 1980 32 Years Single Malt Whisky

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Macduff

Highlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Brand
Macduff
Age
32 years
ABV
48.1%
Volume
700 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Macduff
Distillation Year
1980
Bottling Year
2012
Cask Types
Sherry butt

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Recent history

Lowest Price:€481.82(2024-02-28)

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In 2019, Macduff distillery maintained identical working hours and weekly mashing batches as the previous year, yet production decreased by nearly 65%. This phenomenon wasn't unique to Macduff—all distilleries faced similar challenges. The primary cause was a poor harvest of Concerto, the main barley variety used for whisky production. Compounding the issue, whisky distilleries typically require raw barley with low nitrogen content, but the previous year's crop exhibited elevated nitrogen levels, which ultimately impacts whisky yield. Typically, one ton of malted barley yields 410-415 liters of new make spirit. However, affected by the poor barley harvest and increased nitrogen content, the distillery's per-ton output decreased by 65-10 liters. While production volume isn't the sole determinant of whisky quality, this impact is significant for large-scale whisky distilleries. Barley suppliers, farmers, and distilleries continuously seek superior barley varieties. Optic was favored for over two decades; subsequently, Concerto gained popularity. Nowadays, each new barley variety seems to have a short lifecycle before enthusiasm shifts to the next. Currently, Laureate barley has entered the spotlight. Macduff is equipped with a 6.75-ton stainless steel semi-lauter mash tun and nine stainless steel fermentation tanks (29,800 liters) with a fermentation period of 55 hours. Additionally, the distillery features a unique distillation setup comprising five stills—two wash stills and three spirit stills. The lyne arms on four stills are uniquely curved, with one wash still featuring a U-shaped lyne arm, making the configuration more suitable for the stillhouse space. In 2019, the distillery mashed 26 batches weekly, operating 48 weeks per year, achieving a new make spirit output of 3.26 million liters. Since 2015, the distillery's core range has been marketed under The Deveron brand, consisting of 10-year-old (France exclusive), 12-year-old, and 18-year-old expressions. In 2013, Macduff launched its first duty-free limited editions under the Glen Deveron label, including 16-year-old, 20-year-old, and 30-year-old bottlings.
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Dried FruitDried Fruit
HoneyHoney
Dark ChocolateDark Chocolate
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PepperPepper
CaramelCaramel
OrangeOrange
RaisinsRaisins
SpicesSpices
Candied FruitCandied Fruit

Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2295

Whiskyspace Notes 2295

Jul 5, 2026, 00:19:17

Right then, just had a pour of something rather interesting. 🥃 It’s a pale gold colour in the glass. First sniff is a bit clean, but then this... odd sort of dissonant, metallic whiff jumps out. Weird, but intriguing. On the sip, it’s surprisingly soft with tropical fruit - like pink bananas and ripe guavas, maybe even some mango and passion fruit. But then there’s this restless, reckless spicy note that cuts through it all. 🌶️ The mid-palate gets a bit dirty(ish), like old vegetables, and there’s a tiny touch of soapiness hanging about. You can just about sense some cardboard in the very far background, too. It all settles into a medium finish, leaving that faint metallic tang again. A real mixed bag, but kinda clean overall. Not sure what to make of it!

Whiskyspace Notes 2244

Whiskyspace Notes 2244

Jul 3, 2026, 14:48:34

Pale gold in the glass, clean at first, then a burst of mango and papaya with a cheeky pink banana twist. There’s a bright guava pop, a hint of passion fruit and a whiff of cardboard low down, almost like old veggies lurking in the background. A tiny metallic edge slips in, a bit restless and reckless, with just a whisper of soapiness. It rolls on a medium finish that leaves the tropical chaos lingering nicely. 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 2106

Whiskyspace Notes 2106

Jun 27, 2026, 06:36:53

Pale gold in the glass, this dram kicks off with the softest tropical fruit mix ever – think ripe mangos, guavas, and passion fruits dancing on your tongue. There’s a clean, almost restless and reckless energy to it, like it’s bursting with life. Spicy notes sneak in, warming the back of your throat, while a tiny touch of soapiness lingers just enough to make you pause. But then… a dissonant metallic edge cuts through, and suddenly I’m getting these dirty(ish) notes of old vegetables lurking in the background, like someone forgot to take the bin out. Cardboard in the back of the background too, dry and dusty. It’s a bit of a wild ride, not sure I’d call it smooth, but it’s got character. Not bad, not bad at all. 🥃🍍

Whiskyspace Notes 2006

Whiskyspace Notes 2006

Jun 25, 2026, 04:50:48

First sip is like diving into the softest tropical fruit mix ever 🍈 All these pink bananas, papayas, mangos and passion fruits just swirling around. It's really pleasant. But then... there's this slight dissonant metallic note? Almost like the aftertaste of some old vegetables that've been left in the back of a fridge. Kind of dirty-ish, but not in a bad way. Finish is medium length. The colour's a lovely pale gold. And yeah, at the very back, if I really think about it, there's the faintest hint of cardboard and a tiny touch of soapiness. Makes it feel a bit restless and reckless, honestly. Quite the ride.

Whiskyspace Notes 1969

Whiskyspace Notes 1969

Jun 24, 2026, 13:54:48

这口酒刚入口,那股子软绵绵的热带水果混合味儿就扑面而来—芒果、番木瓜,还有点番石榴的酸甜,像在热带海滩上晒了一下午太阳。中间还夹了那么一丁点儿肥皂味儿,不讨厌,反而让人有点意外。后劲儿有点调皮,像是藏了些陈年的蔬菜味儿,不太干净但也不恶心,就是让人想歪歪头琢磨半天。中段余韵还挺持久,像是热带水果在舌尖上跳了一段小舞蹈 🌴

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