The Duchess 10 Years Old Paddy's Milestone Cask 801404 (54.6%)

Undisclosed Ailsa Bay The Duchess 10 Years Old Paddy's Milestone Cask 801404 54.6%.
This bottle was produced at Ailsa Bay Distillery, and has previously been marketed as Dalrymple. Since William Grant & Sons does not permit independent bottlings to be released under these brand names, we have named this release Paddy’s Milestone as a geographical reference. Although it also has to be labelled as a blend, we can assure you that it is in fact a tea-spooned single malt. We wish you a wonderful time exploring this rare Lowland whisky.

It’s been said that the Ailsa bay distillery was built to produce a Balvenie style of malt for blends such as monkey shoulder. It’s not surprising at all that they literally copied the famous Balvenie still shapes and such just to do that. They produce spirits that can be fruity and/or heavily peated. Originally build in 2007 this distillery has an iconic history, it’s build where the illustrious and famous closed Ladyburn distillery once stood. There’s only a hand full of distillery releases that has been released so far and another handful with independent bottlers. It is one of those rare gems that the Duchess embraces.

Tasting Notes
Nose; Fruity is the keyword here; Apricots’, peaches, ripe Mago’s and vanilla a combined with a wee scent of fresh cut grass, green apples an eucalyptus. This is lowland whisky in its purest form!
Taste: The before mentioned savors are once again eminent; Apricots’, peaches fresh cut grass, green apples and some nutmeg. A creamy mouthfeel and butterscotch candy.
Finish; A mildly and smooth finish that brings new savors of pear drops to the foreground and some fresh lemony zest.
Balance and Complexity; Well balanced in both nosing and tasting. No off notes and it does have that grassy lowland style. The complexity is in the eucalyptus and nutmeg savors, very tasty!
An honest dram this is. This a bargain it tastes exactly as a suburb lowlander should be. This all the way the lowlands are known for; a fresh and exciting dram well worth the purchase. A true BFYB (Bang For Your Buck) whisky.