Dailuaine 40 Year Old 1971 (cask 8186) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
- Distillery
- Dailuaine
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 47.6%
- Age
- 40 years
- Price
- £175.23
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Nutty, Dried Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Cask 8186 takes the spotlight in the Dailuaine 40 Year Old, bottled by Douglas Laing. With an ABV of 47.6%, it's 'Sherried' and 'Nutty', but the £175.23 price might raise an eyebrow for a malt of its vintage.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Dailuaine 40 Year Old 1971 (cask 8186) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is a 40-year-old single malt from Dailuaine (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 47.6% ABV. Expect fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, sherried, nutty, dried fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Cask 8186 takes the spotlight in the Dailuaine 40 Year Old, bottled by Douglas Laing. With an ABV of 47.6%, it's 'Sherried' and 'Nutty', but the £175.23 price might raise an eyebrow for a malt of its vintage.
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