Miltonduff 1983 24 Year Old Single Cask #6739 | First Cask
Archive Details
A Rare Mature Speyside Release
Distilled at Miltonduff on 11 November 1983 and bottled after 24 years for the respected First Cask series, this mature single cask release reflects the elegant and spirit-driven character of traditional Speyside whisky from an increasingly difficult-to-source era. Bottled at 46% ABV from single cask #6739, the whisky showcases the refined oak integration and layered fruit complexity that long-aged Miltonduff can deliver when allowed extended maturation.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Polished oak, dried orchard fruits, honey, vanilla cream, gentle spice, and soft floral malt character.
- Palate: Smooth and mature with notes of toffee, stewed pear, malt sweetness, citrus peel, oak spice, and elegant old-style Speyside depth.
- Finish: Long, warming, and refined with lingering oak, sweet barley, soft spice, and mature fruit notes.
Specifications
- Classification: Scotch Whisky
- Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Region: Speyside, Scotland
- Distillery: Miltonduff
- Bottler: Direct Wines
- Series: First Cask
- Distilled: 11 November 1983
- Age: 24 Years
- Single Cask: Yes
- Cask Number: 6739
- Cask Type: Oak Cask
- ABV: 46%
- Volume: 700ml
- Style of Bottling: Single Cask Release
- Bottle Number: 78
- Presentation: Bottle Only
About the Bottling
The First Cask series became known among collectors for presenting mature Scotch whisky from respected distilleries in a straightforward and traditional style, often highlighting spirit character over aggressive cask influence. Older Miltonduff bottlings from the independent market remain relatively uncommon and are appreciated for their balanced Speyside profile, elegant fruit character, and mature oak development. Extended maturation in a single cask has allowed this release to develop a refined and softly complex profile representative of traditional mature Speyside whisky.
Archive Notes
Please review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation materials may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.
Natural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.
Archive Release
Privately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.
Not every bottle is meant to be found.
Speyside, Scotland
Elegant. Fruity. Spirit-driven.
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