However, you can also accept or reject further cookies at any time or specify which of these cookies you would like to agree to. Every cask is different, which is why blending is more of an art than a science and built up through a lifetime of experience.

You acknowledge, understand and agree that we are not obligated to review, check or monitor any Contributions, but we may do so. The man whose name is on the label for selecting the whisky, Sam Simmons, cleared this up further on Twitter by saying they purchased a single hogshead of Campbeltown whisky, split it across four sherry octaves for 18+ months, and put it all back into the hogshead for another year before bottling.

After he had been doing clerical work for two years the master blender started to teach him how to "nose" whisky. We’re told malt whisky is made from just three ingredients, barley, yeast and water (although you probably won’t see them on the label). It is also common, but not always the case, that Scotch Whisky will be chilled filtered prior to bottling. Picture a dad who pulls out pre-Royal Warrant Laphroaig and White Horse Lagavulin to ease their son into the world of whisky flavour. You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide to us in relation to your account, and for updating it where necessary.

And while insights on how to balance the ratios of the whiskies and maintain the flavour are handed down by each Master Blender, we’re always more focused on final flavour. I’m not usually a big fan of spice but this has just the right addition to liven up a thick, sweet and rich expression. d) the right to license, use, sell, archive, reproduce, distribute, modify, perform, publish, create derivative works from, offer for sale, or use of the Service.Over half of Scotland's malt whisky distilleries are found on Speyside, and Dufftown distillery is at the centre of this fertile region, caught between mountains, rivers and sea. We’re obliged by EU General Data Protection Regulation to let you know about this right; we don’t actually intend to misuse your data. Nearly all of the bottles on my shelf don’t have this information on the label, in fact, I couldn’t find another. Founded in the 19th century and delivering over 120 years of distilling experience, The Dufftown Distillery is located in the heart of the Speyside region of Scotch whisky production. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes or updates take effect will constitute acknowledgement and (as applicable) acceptance of those changes or updates.