Dailuaine
16 Years Old
- 43
- 16 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Speyside
Dailuaine Distillery, located in Banffshire in Speyside, began in 1852 when William Mackenzie, a farmer from Carron, founded it. After Mackenzie died in 1865, his wife took over the management. Their son, Thomas Mackenzie, later took the reins and rebuilt the distillery in 1884. In 1898, Thomas joined with others to form Dailuaine-Talisker Distilleries Ltd. After being severely damaged by fire in 1917, the distillery was rebuilt in 1920. It...
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Dailuaine Distillery, located in Banffshire in Speyside, began in 1852 when William Mackenzie, a farmer from Carron, founded it. After Mackenzie died in 1865, his wife took over the management. Their son, Thomas Mackenzie, later took the reins and rebuilt the distillery in 1884. In 1898, Thomas joined with others to form Dailuaine-Talisker Distilleries Ltd. After being severely damaged by fire in 1917, the distillery was rebuilt in 1920.
It was later acquired by Distillers Company Limited (DCL) in 1925, which eventually became part of Diageo. Diageo continue to run the distillery today. It was the first distillery to feature the iconic Cupola roof design over its malting. Designed by Charles Doig, it remains a feature that survives to this day on many distilleries, regardless of the lack of onsite maltings.
This bottling is a complicated single malt whisky, full and sweet, yet also citric-fresh, that can impress mightily. An unusual combination of freshness and richness, this 16-year-old single malt whisky has a sherried style with a sweetness and a nuttiness that you can sit and savour.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Rich amber; light mahogany.
Body - Full, rich bodied.
Nose - A deep nose. The immediate impression is of Cheddar cheese rind, backed by old Madeira. The after-dinner mode continues with walnuts and light butterscotch, but after a while, the whisky settles and becomes more orangey - old oranges, with hard peel and over-ripe inside. The nose is an interesting combination of freshness and maturity. Some sandalwood after a while, and light toffee, which increases over time.
Palate - Straight, the whisky is full, sweet and warming. Reduced, the profile is similar. It retains its citric freshness, but with deeper currents, and a trace of Highland toffee.
Finish - Warming, with a light nutty aftertaste.
It was later acquired by Distillers Company Limited (DCL) in 1925, which eventually became part of Diageo. Diageo continue to run the distillery today. It was the first distillery to feature the iconic Cupola roof design over its malting. Designed by Charles Doig, it remains a feature that survives to this day on many distilleries, regardless of the lack of onsite maltings.
This bottling is a complicated single malt whisky, full and sweet, yet also citric-fresh, that can impress mightily. An unusual combination of freshness and richness, this 16-year-old single malt whisky has a sherried style with a sweetness and a nuttiness that you can sit and savour.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Rich amber; light mahogany.
Body - Full, rich bodied.
Nose - A deep nose. The immediate impression is of Cheddar cheese rind, backed by old Madeira. The after-dinner mode continues with walnuts and light butterscotch, but after a while, the whisky settles and becomes more orangey - old oranges, with hard peel and over-ripe inside. The nose is an interesting combination of freshness and maturity. Some sandalwood after a while, and light toffee, which increases over time.
Palate - Straight, the whisky is full, sweet and warming. Reduced, the profile is similar. It retains its citric freshness, but with deeper currents, and a trace of Highland toffee.
Finish - Warming, with a light nutty aftertaste.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig