Firkin 49: Dailuaine 2012 Whisky in Custom Oloroso and Amontillado Cask

Key Facts

Distillery: Dailuaine

Vintage: 2012

Region: Speyside

Cask Type: Double wood, seasoned with Oloroso and Amontillado sherry

Alcohol by Volume: 48.9%

Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration

Outturn: 306 Bottles

Bottle Size: 700ml

Tasting Notes

This is a cracker. It’s long, rounded and jam-packed with creamy butterscotch toffee. It has crisp malt and some fruit, oak that hangs around, with a little cinnamon and sweet biscuit.

About Firkin 49

To make this Firkin whisky, we took a 2012 Dailuaine matured in a first fill Bourbon barrel, which is a pretty good dram. But with the magic of two types of sherry and our double wood custom casks, we transformed it into an outstanding whisky.

The 50/50 combination of Amontillado and Oloroso sherries gives you a unique profile. It’s creamy, rounded and nutty, with elements of dried fruit

It’s so soft and nutty; Firkin 49 single malt is extraordinary Firkin whisky.