{"product_id":"macduff-26-year-old-1997-murray-mcdavid-mission-gold","title":"Macduff 26 Year Old 1997 Murray McDavid Mission Gold","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eMacduff 26 Year Old 1997 Murray McDavid Mission Gold is a rare and highly collectible Highland single malt Scotch whisky, bottled by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMurray McDavid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e as part of their prestigious Mission Gold series. Distilled in 1997 at \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMacduff Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and matured for 26 years, this exceptional expression showcases the distillery’s smooth and characterful spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eInitially matured in traditional oak casks, this whisky undergoes a dual finishing process—first in Oloroso sherry casks, imparting rich layers of dried fruits and nutty depth, followed by a final maturation in Pauillac red wine casks from Bordeaux. This unique cask combination creates a beautifully complex and indulgent profile, balancing sherried richness with bold red fruit and subtle tannic structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eWhy We Think You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5fwp1z\" data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eRare Highland single malt Scotch whisky from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMacduff Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gegn46\" data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eDistilled 1997, matured 26 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bjrdja\" data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eDual cask finish: Oloroso sherry and Pauillac red wine casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"76x50b\" data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eBottled by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMurray McDavid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for the Mission Gold series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18tgbwn\" data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eA rich, complex whisky with layers of fruit, spice, and oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hs9wtz\" data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eA distinctive and highly collectible long-aged expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hs9wtz\" data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1686\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded 85 points on WhiskyFun.com, March 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1935\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Macduff 26 Year Old 1997 Mission Gold is a beautifully crafted and indulgent single malt, offering depth, complexity, and a unique cask-driven character. A superb addition for collectors and connoisseurs of innovative, long-aged Scotch whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macduff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49069703168265,"sku":"18102-18102","price":192.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/3272\/1929\/files\/macduff_26_year_old_1997_murray_mcdavid_mission_gold.jpg?v=1737795260","url":"https:\/\/www.thewhiskybarrel.com\/fr\/products\/macduff-26-year-old-1997-murray-mcdavid-mission-gold","provider":"The Whisky Barrel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}