Founded in 1824 on its site in central Speyside, near Elgin, Miltonduff is one of the many distilleries that illicitly produced spirit before its founding date, and took advantage of the passing of the Excise Act.

Traditionally both Miltonduff and Mosstowie spirits have been produced here, the latter being a variant of single malt produced between the 60s and 80s primarily for blending. The Mosstowie variant was produced utilising Lomond Stills, which meant many variables during distillation could be manipulated to promote distinct characteristics; the Miltonduff spirit is steadfast in its consistency: light, fresh and elegant.

Miltonduffs spirit character is typically cereal-led and light, although some floral characteristics often also shine through.

The Alexander Murray & Co 1972 Speyside is a 41-year-old single malt Scotch, distilled in 1972 and drawn from a single, undisclosed Speyside distillery. Independent bottlers buy mature stock from Scotland’s distilleries and release it under their own label, which is why the source here is named only by its region. Four decades in oak put this among the rare vintage Speysides, the kind of long-aged malt collectors chase for depth rather than power. Verified tasting notes for this specific cask are not published, so the flavor detail is left to the bottle itself. Reserve it for a milestone: serve neat, at room temperature, in a nosing glass.