Dalwhinnie 2008 Aged 14 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – North Star (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 48.9%           Age: 14 Years Old       Country: Scotland

Cask Number: Batch 021
Date of Distilling: March 2008
Date of Bottling: November 2022
Matured In: Refil Hogshead finshed in an Oloroso Hogshead
Un-Chillfiltered

The Dalwhinnie Distillery has a long history dating back to 1897 when the product was first known as Strathspey whisky. Owned by Diageo it produces around 2 million litres of spirit annually. The distillery was completely refurbished in 1986 and then a visitors centre created 5 years later. The name Dalwhinnie means ‘meeting place’ in Gaelic and this distillery is the second highest in Scotland, sitting 1073 feet above sea level. In most publications it will be referred to as the highest but Braeval distillery near Glenlivet is the highest recorded at 1665 feet above see level. A distillery so high is very unusual as one of the main ingredients is water which generally flows downhill being why most distilleries are found in glens or on the coast.

North Star Spirits is an independent bottler based in Glasgow, Scotland. They pride themselves on bottling the finest single malt Scotch whisky, blended whisky and blended malt Scotch whisky. Producing artisan single cask whisky from various regions of Scotland as well as bottling rums, gins and Bourbon whiskey. All products are small batch, bottled at cask strength.

Independent bottlings of Dalwhinnie are extremely rare and hard to come by. This bottling was distilled in 2008 and left to mature in a single hogshead and finished an oloroso hogshead over 14 years before being bottled at 48.9% abv with only 252 bottles being proudced.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Light peppery nose, slight nuttiness

Palate: Stoned fruits and toffee, warm freshly cooked oats and custard.

Finish: A slightly salty finish, hints of cocoa sweetness.