Dailuaine 27 Years Old 1974 Single Barrel (Silver Seal)

A 27 year old Dailuaine from the bottler Silver Seal, distilled in 1974, bottled at 53%. Dailuaine is a full bodied Speyside malt of real depth, mostly bottled by independents. The distillery was founded in 1852 by William Mackenzie on the banks of the Spey at Carron.

Made in large copper stills for a rich, robust make, building the heavy Dailuaine style. It was matured in refill ex-Bourbon oak, vanilla and a soft honey behind the rich malt. In the oxidative, evaporative years concentration brings dried fruit, fig and a savoury depth over a rich malt. The slow loss of the angel's share concentrates the rich, malty core over the years. The cool Speyside air gives a slow, even maturation, the heavy malt deepening. Long ageing turns the fresh fruit towards dried fruit, fig, leather and a warm spice. It passed to DCL and Scottish Malt Distillers in the 1920s and was later modernised.

At 53%, undiluted, it is deep and fruity. A rich, full bodied sweetness, with a soft vanilla from the oak. Dried fruit, malt and a savoury spice fill the middle. The finish is deep, rich and savoury. This is a rich, malty Speyside single malt.