Macduff 2013 - First Fill Red Wine Barrique (RR)

Diageo has provided us with the chance to sample the almost-forgotten delights of Pittyvaich through this 1989-vintage edition

The artwork on this release shows a Boeing Stearman bi-plane approaching the bay of Tobermory

from the Ximénez-Spínola bodega in Jerez

the distillery was closed in 1993 and the public has rarely seen any of its casks get a chance in the limelight since

along with the distillery at the left hand side of the bay

Peallach (Ledaig) 10: Ximénez-Spínola PX Sherry Finish

on the Isle of Mull

Fortunately

Tobermory is famous for its row of colourful houses

It was matured in refill American-oak hogsheads and bottled at a cask strength 52

A similar aircraft resides at the Island’s only airfield

Tobermory Distillery is one of Scotland’s oldest