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Whisky Review: Orphan Barrel Muckety-Muck 24 Year Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky

We review Orphan Barrel Muckety-Muck 24 Year Old Single Grain Scotch Whisky, an old single grain style whisky from the shuttered Port Dundas distillery in Scotland that was owned by Diageo.

OVERALL RATING

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Orphan Barrel Muckety-Muck

Tasting Notes

About:

45% ABV, 90 proof, 24 years old, distilled at silent Port Dundas distillery, 100% single grain Scotch whisky, 750ml $247.
Appearance:
Pale golden straw
Nose:
Fruity for just a moment, sweetens into musk.
Palate:
Very creamy texture. A light fruit taste up front, reminiscent of pears. Fairly boozy. A bit tannic and bitter moves into the very butterscotch finish. With continued drinking it becomes a bit monotone and bitter.
Finish:
Comments:
I have had the opportunity to taste Port Dundas’ single grain expressions previously, as well as other Orphan Barrel expressions, and I’m extremely disappointed to say that this bottle measures up to neither. After a few sips the bitterness was a bit much. Water softened it a bit, and drinking this on ice helped a lot, but it unfortunately took a lot of the flavor out too.rnrnI quite enjoyed the Port Dundas expressions I’ve had before, and feel that the problem with Muckety-Muck is that it just couldn’t stand up to the longer aging. rn

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Talia Gragg

Talia is part of the Portland service industry community, and an alumna of the Multnomah Whiskey Library. She’s an avid spirit and cocktail enthusiast, and likes to experience them both academically and recreationally. When not sipping whiskey she’s a ceramic artist and lover of travel.

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