Dailuaine 1980 / 34 Year Old / Special Releases 2015 Speyside Whisky
- Distillery
- Dailuaine
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £850
- Tasting notes
- Dried Fruit, Tobacco, Leathery, Cooked Mash
- Description
- Dailuaine's 1980 vintage, released as part of Diageo's 2015 Special Releases, reveals the complexity that three decades of aging in wood can achieve. Dried fruits, warming spices, and leather develop alongside tobacco and cured meat notes, while the wood contributes subtle drying tannins. The palate is rich and layered, built for contemplation rather than rushing. This is whisky for the patient collector who appreciates maturity and depth.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Dailuaine 1980 / 34 Year Old / Special Releases 2015 Speyside Whisky is a from Dailuaine (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — dried fruit, tobacco, leathery, cooked mash. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Dailuaine's 1980 vintage, released as part of Diageo's 2015 Special Releases, reveals the complexity that three decades of aging in wood can achieve. Dried fruits, warming spices, and leather develop alongside tobacco and cured meat notes, while the wood contributes subtle drying tannins. The palate is rich and layered, built for contemplation rather than rushing. This is whisky for the patient collector who appreciates maturity and depth.
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