Description

Dailuaine 2012 Aged 10 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – The Un-Chillfiltered Collection By Signatory Vintage (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 46%           Age: 10 Years Old           Country: Scotland

Cask Number(s): 308754 + 308758 + 308762 + 308763
Date of Distilling: 04/07/2012
Date of Bottling: 01/2023
Matured In: Dechar/Rechar Hogsheads

Signatory Vintage are an independent bottler founded in 1988 by Andrew and Brian Symington. The name ‘Signatory’ was derived from the initial intention to find a person of suitable standing to sign the labels for bottles drawn from a single cask. The first cask bottled was a 1968 Glenlivet which quickly sold through long before any suitable signee could be found. Signatory currently bottle at three strengths: 43%, 46% Unchillfiltered (UCF) and Cask Strength.To add proof of authenticity to their cask strength bottlings, Signatory always include the cask numbers, date of distillation, date of bottling and number of bottles produced.Signatory Vintage’s aim is to offer as wide a range of whiskies as possible, some of which are not even bottled by the proprietary distillery. This allows malt enthusiast to sample the huge variety of subtle differences which occur between casks.

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. Interestingly, Dailuaine was chosen to fill the void left by Clynelish when it was closed for refurbishment. Expect a heavy meaty malt whisky with cereals and plenty of fruity components.

This single malt whisky was distilled in 2012 at the Dailuaine distillery in the Scottish Speyside whisky region. It was matured solely in dechar/rechar hogsheads and in 2012 was bottled at 46% alc/vol as part of the Signatory Vintage Un-Chilfiltered range. This whisky has no added colouring.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Fruity aromas, ripe apples, slight acidity and a mixture of cinnamon with nuts, malt and roasted grains. The whisky has a sweet and creamy base tone, which is complemented by bitter roasted aromas.

Palate: Sweet and creamy, which is complemented by bitter roasted aromas. There are also pastries with a cream of vanilla and cinnamon with roasted almonds. Not complex, rather simple and easy to drink.

Finish: Medium, the whisky ends with a slightly alcoholic spiciness and some malt spice, with a hint of wood.