Provenance – Miltonduff 10 Year Old (Sherry Butt), 70cl
Brand: Douglas Laing | Category: Speyside Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 46% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 70cl
Cask Type: Sherry Butt | Age Statement: 10 Years | Edition: Provenance Single Cask Series

Intro/Heritage:
From the heart of Speyside and the hands of Douglas Laing comes this 10-year-old single malt from Miltonduff, drawn from a single sherry butt and bottled under the Provenance label. Rich, honest, and expressive, it captures the distillery’s fruit-forward spirit wrapped in the warmth of Spanish oak. A whisky that speaks not just of place, but of patience and precision.

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Lush and inviting. Stewed plums, raisin bread, brown sugar, and cherry jam rise with hints of warm spice and polished oak.
Palate: Silky and full-bodied. Notes of dark fruit compote, baking spice, roasted almonds, and sweet malted barley balance beautifully over a sherried backbone.
Finish: Long and warming. Dried figs, soft leather, and spiced toffee linger with a touch of oak tannin and cocoa.

Production Details:
Matured for a full decade in a single sherry butt and bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration or added color. This small-batch release is part of Douglas Laing’s Provenance series, focused on capturing the unfiltered essence of regional malts in their most natural form.

Perfect For:
Sherry cask lovers seeking something bold yet refined. Perfect for fireside sipping, after-dinner pours, or gifting to fans of Glenfarclas or Aberlour with a taste for the road less traveled.

Expert Notes:
Miltonduff, often found in blends, rarely shines on its own but in this Provenance bottling, its Speyside character is elevated by sherry richness. A hidden gem for those who value single cask transparency and textural depth.

Customer Reviews:
🗨️ “A sherry lover’s dream — fruit, spice, and just the right touch of wood.”
🗨️ “So much depth for a 10-year-old. Proof that age isn’t everything.”
🗨️ “Elegant and honest. A perfect example of Speyside charm with sherry punch.”

Interesting Fact:
Miltonduff is one of the key malts behind Ballantine’s, but its single malt expressions, especially from indie bottlers like Douglas Laing, reveal just how distinctive and flavorful it is when left to stand alone.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat in a tulip glass to explore its layers of fruit and oak. A splash of water brings out more orchard notes and baking spice. Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, almond biscotti, or a good book on a quiet night.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1824 near Elgin, Miltonduff is one of Speyside’s quiet powerhouses, producing a rich, floral spirit ideal for sherry maturation. This Provenance release from Douglas Laing lets that character shine through with no filters, no fuss just the pure story of malt and cask.