Dalwhinnie 2008 Aged 13 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – North Star (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 52% Age: 13 Years Old Country: Scotland
Cask Number: Batch 016
Date of Distilling: March 2008
Date of Bottling: July 2021
Matured In: a Hogshead
Un-Chillfiltered
The Dalwhinnie Distillery has a long history dating back to 1897 when the product was first known as Strathspey whisky. Owned by Diageo it produces around 2 million litres of spirit annually. The distillery was completely refurbished in 1986 and then a visitors centre created 5 years later. The name Dalwhinnie means ‘meeting place’ in Gaelic and this distillery is the second highest in Scotland, sitting 1073 feet above sea level. In most publications it will be referred to as the highest but Braeval distillery near Glenlivet is the highest recorded at 1665 feet above see level. A distillery so high is very unusual as one of the main ingredients is water which generally flows downhill being why most distilleries are found in glens or on the coast.
North Star Spirits is an independent bottler based in Glasgow, Scotland. They pride themselves on bottling the finest single malt Scotch whisky, blended whisky and blended malt Scotch whisky. Producing artisan single cask whisky from various regions of Scotland as well as bottling rums, gins and Bourbon whiskey. All products are small batch, bottled at cask strength.
Independent bottlings of Dalwhinnie are extremely rare and hard to come by. This bottling was distilled in 2008 and left to mature for no less than 13 years in a single hogshead before being bottled at 52% abv with only 235 bottles being proudced.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Overripe bananas, fresh orchard fruits, espresso and amaretto biscuits.
Taste: Malty and citrusy, with buttery pastry.
Finish: Toasted nuts and fresh malted barley combines with digestive biscuits and hints of brine.
