Firkin 49: Dailuaine 2012 Double Oak Oloroso and Amontillado Cask
Key Facts About This Single Malt Scotch
Bottler: The Firkin Whisky Company
Whisky Maker: Mike Collings
Distillery: Dailuaine
Age: 2012 Vintage
Region: Speyside, Scotland
Spirit: Single cask, single malt scotch
Cask Type: Double wood, seasoned with both Oloroso and Amontillado sherries
Alcohol by Volume 48.9%
Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration
Bottle Size: 700ml
Dailuaine 2012 Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh herbal aromas of cut grass, zesty orange juice and delicate jasmine bloom.
Palate: Smooth oak drizzled over milk arrowroot biscuits, with subtle fruit sweetness and a touch of baking spice. The texture is round and rich, yet crisply defined.
Finish: Long and satisfying, featuring a peanut-butter note that gives way to apple freshness and soft peppery warmth.
About This Firkin Whisky
This single cask release from The Firkin Whisky Company showcases Dailuaine in a quietly distinctive light, guided by the experienced hand of whisky maker Mike Collings. Distilled in 2012, the whisky has been matured using Firkin’s trademark double-wood approach, with the cask seasoned with both Oloroso and Amontillado sherries - a pairing chosen to build complexity without overwhelming the distillery’s naturally weighty spirit.
Dailuaine is known for producing a robust, malty new make, often prized by blenders for its depth and structure. In single cask form, that character really comes to the fore. The dual sherry seasoning brings contrast rather than dominance: Oloroso contributes gentle richness and nutty depth, while Amontillado adds lift, dryness, and aromatic clarity. The result is a whisky that feels composed and precise, rather than overtly sherried.
On the nose, fresh herbal notes lead the way - cut grass, bright orange juice, and a delicate floral lift reminiscent of jasmine. The palate follows with smooth, well-integrated oak draped over milk arrowroot biscuits, subtle fruit sweetness, and soft baking spices. There’s a pleasing roundness to the texture, but it remains crisply defined throughout. The finish is long and satisfying, revealing an unexpected peanut-butter richness that fades into fresh apple and gentle peppery warmth.
Bottled at 48.9% ABV, with natural colour and no chill filtration, this is a thoughtful and well-judged Dailuaine that rewards attention rather than shouting for it - a refined example of how careful wood management can elevate a solid Highland malt without losing its identity.
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