Tasting Notes

Orphan Barrel Muckety Muck 25 Year Old is a rare single grain Scotch whisky from the now-closed Port Dundas distillery, bottled as part of Diageo’s Orphan Barrel series. Aged for a quarter of a century, it offers both refinement and depth. The nose opens with aromas of caramel, vanilla, and honey layered with toasted oak, dried fruit, and gentle spice. On the palate, it is smooth and elegant, delivering flavors of toffee, baked apples, roasted nuts, and cocoa balanced by citrus peel, floral notes, and subtle grain sweetness. The long aging imparts a velvety texture and remarkable complexity while keeping the grain whisky’s approachable charm. The finish is long and graceful, leaving lingering notes of caramel, oak, and fruit.

Food Pairings

Starter Smoked salmon or charcuterie with fig jam, echoing the whisky’s fruit and nut depth.

Main Course Roast duck or braised lamb shank, where the whisky’s caramel and spice enhance savory richness.

Cheese Aged Stilton or Comté, pairing well with the whisky’s sweetness and oak complexity.

Dessert Bread pudding or dark chocolate tart, highlighting the whisky’s caramel, cocoa, and fruit notes.