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2007 Dailuaine 12 Year Old "Old Particular" K&L Exclusive Single Sherry Butt Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml)

2007 Dailuaine 12 Year Old "Old Particular" K&L Exclusive Single Sherry Butt Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml)

$64.99

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David Othenin-Girard

David Othenin-Girard

K&L Buyer
Dailuaine is another one of these great Diageo properties that's been left out of the conversation for so long. We've had some fun Dailuaine's in the past but never something in first fill sherry. This isn't one of those ultra dark ones, but there's no denying the exquisite influence this lovely sherry cask has had on the mild little single malt located just outside of Aberlour. The nose begins with a huge wild honey note, behind that hints of espresso bean and roasted nuts. The palate is very rich and oily, sweet dried fruits and spice. With water this becomes rather exotic - mango, ginger, harissa, clove, bay and savory hints of leather, antique wood and anis. Still big and oily on the palate with with this exotic bouquet expanding over the palate indefinitely. An undeniable sweetness, that doesn't make me think PX, but maybe some type of old Palo Cortado or fine Moscatel. For everyone that's disappointed it's not some ultra dark bomb, I challenge you to open a bottle and tell me this isn't THE BOMB. Absolutely unique, perfectly balanced and undeniably delicious by any measure.

Notes

Another distillery in owner Diageo's portfolio that hums along under the radar quietly churning out whisky that provides the heart and soul of some of the world's most important blends. Rarely seen as a single malt, we've developed a crush on Dailuaine over the last few years here at K&L. Fortunately for us and our customers, our suppliers have acquired a number of sherry casks that have been made available at extraordinary prices. For just 65 bucks, this 12-year-old delivers all of the meaty intensity that we've had in previous bottles with a more elegant wood profile. A deep amber in color the balance of wood to spirit at the classic 12-year age statement is just perfect. There is a bit of burnt orange peel, sweet dried fruit, and a subtle nuttiness that intertwines with and highlights the rich and meaty spirit. It's a shame that Diageo doesn't choose to celebrate this unique malt with its own bottling, but as always, we are happy to pick up the slack.

Details

TypeSingle Malt Scotch
VarietalMalt
OriginScotland
Bottle Size750 mL
Alcohol Content57%
SKU1430023