Murray McDavid Cask Craft Dailuaine Bourbon Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Dailuaine was the first of Scotland's distilleries to proudly adorn a ‘pagoda’ designed by the renowned architect, Charles Doig in 1889. Quick distillation creates a versatile spirit suited to a wide variety of maturations. Independents, Murray McDavid have chosen x-Bourbon quarter casks from Koval for this NAS example. On opening, it has a typical refill cask sniff, the malt laced with vanilla wafer and ripe peach notes that are also hinted on the palate. After air contact, Dailuaine's slightly oily, grassy character is better expressed through the oak before a crisp, spicy finish. This beginner's style delivers fresh, everyday drinking, plus a bit of added sweetness from the wood. 44.5% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... Nose: Fresh notes of citrus and other assorted tropical fruits. A little sour-ish. With time more vanilla and caramel. Taste: Medium body. Juicy fruits. Melon, pineapple, and ripe green apple. Creamy vanilla. Finish: Medium to short finish. More of the same really, not much development. 83 points - whiskysaga.com