Dailuaine 2009 Aged 12 Years Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Murray McDavid (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 50% Age: 12 Years Old Country: Scotland
Cask Number(s): 1911908 / 93 / 94 / 95
Matured In: Initial Bourbon Hogshead then 1st Fill Sauternes Cask.
No. Of Bottles: 1357
Not Chill-filtered
Murray McDavid are highly respected in the Scotch whisky industry, mainly for independently bottling whisky after selecting and ageing the spirit in high quality oak casks. Established in 1996 by Mark Reynier, Simon Coughlin, and Gordon Wright at the closed site of the Coleburn distillery in Speyside, Scotland. They are also known for the purchase of the closed Bruichladdich Distillery in 2000 and reopening this dormant distillery. They did such a good job of restoring production it was sold to Remy Cointreau in 2012 with a considerable profit.
This independent bottling by Murray McDavid has been initially matured in a 250 litre refill Bourbon Hogshead for no less than 10 years and 9 months years. It was then finished in a 1st Fill ex Sauternes Wine cask for no less than 1 years and 1 month. After being matured for no less than 12 years in high quality oak casks it was bottled at 50% ABV as part of the Murray McDavid Benchmark limited release series. Only 1357 bottles were produced for worldwide distribution.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Manuka honey, salted butter, freshly made pancakes, vanilla yoghurt and tropical fruits.
Taste: Oily with lemon citrus, tropical fruits and balanced oak.
Finish: Honey sweetness, lemon tart and delicate spice.
About The Distillery
The Dailuaine Distillery derives from the Scottish Gaelic ‘An dail uaine’ meaning ‘green valley’. This distilleries whiskies are rarely seen and sought after when they are available. Owners Diageo use the malt from the distillery in blends, mainly Johnnie Walker. Only the best casks make it out to be independently bottled. Available usually at cask strength as a vintage or aged statement. Expect a heavy meaty malt whisky with cereals and plenty of fruity components.
