Dailuaine | Murray McDavid | Bourbon Finish | 44,5%

Nestled deep in the picturesque Speyside region of Scotland, Dailuaine Distillery is one of the hidden gems of the Scottish whisky world. Founded in 1852 by William Mackenzie, Dailuaine has secured a firm place in the history of Scottish whisky. Today, the distillery is part of the portfolio of Diageo, one of the world's largest spirits companies.

Dailuaine is known for its robust and characterful Single Malt whiskies, typically featuring rich and complex aromas. The use of traditional copper pot stills and the distillery's unique water source contribute to the high quality of the whiskies. Dailuaine whisky is mostly used as an essential component for blends, but the distillery's Single Malt expressions have gained increasing popularity in recent years.

One of the most notable bottlings is the Dailuaine 16 Years Flora & Fauna, known for its distinctive and rich character. This whisky presents notes of sherry, fruits, and a subtle smokiness, offering a layered and appealing flavor profile. Dailuaine whiskies are often matured in sherry casks, adding extra depth and sweet fruity notes.

The architecture of the Dailuaine Distillery is as remarkable as its whiskies. With its characteristic pagoda roof, it is an iconic sight in the Speyside landscape. The distillery has undergone significant investments and modernizations over the years to maintain the high standard of its whisky production.

Despite its important role in the production of blends, Dailuaine remains a relatively unknown distillery, yet its Single Malts are valued by connoisseurs for their quality and uniqueness. Dailuaine Distillery offers lovers of Speyside whiskies the opportunity to delve into the tradition and craftsmanship of Scottish whisky-making and discover exquisite drams that capture the essence of this renowned region.

Murray McDavid wurde Anfang 1994 gegründet und hat sich schnell zu einem führenden Abfüller von Scotch Whisky entwickelt. Er war einer der ersten, der mit der Verwendung einer Vielzahl interessanter Fässer in der Art of Maturation begann, um inspirierten Scotch Whisky herzustellen.

Murray McDavid wurde von den Londoner Weinhändlern Mark Reynier, Simon Coughlin und Gordon Wright von der Springbank Distillery gegründet. Sie erwarben sich schnell einen Ruf für die Reifung von Whisky in interessanten Fässern, insbesondere in edlen Weinfässern.

Im Jahr 2000 machte sich das Team von Murray McDavid daran, die geschlossene Bruichladdich Distillery auf Islay wiederzueröffnen, wobei sie die Dienste von Jim McEwan, dem berühmtesten Master Distiller von Islay, in Anspruch nahmen.

Im Jahr 2012 kaufte der Spirituosenriese Remy Cointreau die Bruichladdich Distillery und Murray McDavid. Später wurde Murray McDavid an seine jetzigen Eigentümer, den führenden Scotch-Whisky-Makler Aceo Ltd, verkauft.

Heute ist die Heimat von Murray McDavid die Coleburn Distillery in der Speyside, wo wir die Tradition der Abfüllung von kunstvoll gereiftem Scotch Whisky fortsetzen.