Dailuaine-Glenlivet 2008 Aged 10 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Cadenhead’s (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 59.8%           Age: 10 Years Old           Country: Scotland

Cask Number(s): N/A
Date of Distilling: 2008
Date of Bottling: 2019
Matured In: three ex Bourbon Hogsheads
Un-Chillfiltered

Scotch Whisky is known the world-over by the Brand names of large blending companies. These blends are the mixture of the products of various distilleries which were originally independent family owned units. Until the middle of the 20th century there were many small firms that bottled and sold the pure product of the local distilleries. Since Victorian times the firm of William Cadenhead has provided this service.However a diminution of public interest caused the small bottling companies to close down. Only a small handful of distilleries still remain in the ownership of their founding families and even fewer of the bottling companies remain active, William Cadenhead is one of the notable survivors.

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.

This independent bottle by Cadenhead’s has been matured in three ex Bourbon Hogsheads for 10 years and bottled at 59.8% abv with no chillfiltration. It was distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2019. Only 786 bottles were produced of this very tasty whisky.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Roasted nuts, caramelised sugar, vanilla fudge, creamy custard and honey sweetness.

Palate: Floral and grassy but meaty. Vanilla caramel, freshly cut grass, tropical fruits and espresso with salted butter.

Finish: Long with banoffee pie, tropical fruits and soft spice.