DAILUAINE

Dailuaine Distillery was founded in 1852 by William Mackenzie, a farmer from the Speyside town of Carron. Its name is derived from the Gaelic phrase “An dail uaine,” meaning “green valley,” a fitting description for its picturesque location amidst the rolling green hills of the Spey Valley.

After William’s death in 1865, his widow Jane leased the distillery to James Fleming, a banker from nearby Aberlour. In 1879, Jane’s son Thomas partnered with Fleming to establish “Mackenzie & Company.”

Between 1884 and 1887, they rebuilt and expanded Dailuaine, making it one of the largest distilleries in the Highlands. In 1889, it became the first distillery in Scotland to feature a “pagoda” roof, designed by architect Charles Doig.

Unfortunately, this iconic structure was lost to a devastating fire in 1917, leading to the distillery’s closure until its reopening in 1920. Dailuaine underwent its second major expansion in 1960, increasing its stills from four to six.

*All Chapter single cask releases differ in maturation age, alcoholic strength and bottle numbers

Nose

Rich stewed fruits, toffee, and dried figs, with some herbal and floral undertones.

Palate

Robust malt, dark chocolate, and sherried fruit flavours, with hints of spice and smoky, earthy notes.

Finish

Long, warming, and dry with lingering oak and light peppery spice.