Macduff 8yo 2009/2018

Macduff 8yo 2009/2018

Cask Collection, AD Rattray
Single malt - Speyside
Pale gold
57% ABV
Dram

Nose: White chocolate, honey, fresh cut grass, white tea, hints of coffee. With water, sugarcane, vanilla, more white chocolate. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, oily, loose, mouth coating. 
Tasting:  Sweet. White chocolate, coffee, white tea, raisins, orange peel, hints of dried apples. With water, coffee, dried apples, hints of strawberries. 
Finish: Short. White tea, dried apples, coffee, white chocolate. 

Comments: 

A strong, sweet, chocolatey Macduff. Lots of dried fruits too, and a really lovely smooth mouth feel. It smooths out a bit with water, turning slightly bitter, but even more dried and red fruits. In fact, all the young 2018 AD Rattrays I've tried have been really good. Excellent whisky.

Verdict:

I like this.