Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 1911908/93/94/95) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Dailuaine
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £64.9
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Honey, Cooked Fruit, Vanilla, Toasted
- Description
- Dailuaine's 12-year-old began in bourbon hogsheads before finishing in first-fill Sauternes dessert wine casks, creating a whisky layered with fruit, honey, and wine-barrel sweetness. Bottled by Murray McDavid as part of their Benchmark range, it showcases how bold finishes can transform Speyside character.
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Dailuaine 12 Year Old 2009 (cask 1911908/93/94/95) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 12-year-old single malt from Dailuaine (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — sherried, honey, cooked fruit, vanilla. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Dailuaine's 12-year-old began in bourbon hogsheads before finishing in first-fill Sauternes dessert wine casks, creating a whisky layered with fruit, honey, and wine-barrel sweetness. Bottled by Murray McDavid as part of their Benchmark range, it showcases how bold finishes can transform Speyside character.
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