Dailuaine 1983

27 year old Speyside 58.1 % vol

1 of only 219 bottles from cask no. 4319

A rare ex-sherry European oak hogshead had given this a gorgeous antique polished mahogany hue – one of the most appealing natural colours we have seen in a whisky for a long time.
Beading fades fast, but big blebs.
A first scent of madeira cake, with maraschino cherries; then a trace of Oloroso sherry. An unctuous mouthfeel and a sweet start, then tannic-dry – European oak, but without any sulphur: long warming and pleasant at cask strength. A drop of water opens and freshens it, with polished wood and pine resin; more than a hint of over-cooked Xmas cake. A slightly teeth-coating texture, a rich, tannic taste and a long finish with lingering dry sherry. Superb!

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