Dallas Dhu 25 Year Old 1979 (cask 1380) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod)
- Distillery
- Dallas Dhu
- Region
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 55%
- Age
- 25 years
- Price
- £550
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Tobacco, Old Wood
- Description
- Dallas Dhu distilled in 1979 and aged a full 25 years in a single sherry butt, bottled by Ian MacLeod at cask strength (55% ABV) in 2004 with 498 bottles produced for the Chieftain's series—a prized Speyside rarity from the now-closed distillery.
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Dallas Dhu 25 Year Old 1979 (cask 1380) - Chieftain's (Ian MacLeod) is a 25-year-old single malt from Dallas Dhu (Scotland), bottled at 55% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, tobacco. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Dallas Dhu distilled in 1979 and aged a full 25 years in a single sherry butt, bottled by Ian MacLeod at cask strength (55% ABV) in 2004 with 498 bottles produced for the Chieftain's series—a prized Speyside rarity from the now-closed distillery.
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