Dailuaine 10 Year Old (Brandambassador Phil) - 82 Chapters to Newcastle
Mellow, Sweet Fruity2023-08-06
Smell
The first thing we notice is the fruity scent of ripe peaches. There are also intense notes of Speyside - sweet wild honey and a strong malty sweetness. The fruit sweetness then gives way to overripe apples, surrounded by the scent of caramelised sweets. There is also a hint of red wine in the glass.
Taste
On the tip of the tongue, an intense sweet caramel note dominates. This quickly gives way to a great fruitiness. We Phil reminded of wild berries, cranberries and once again the typical Speyside honey. On the dry palate we find mint, some ginger and a really nice kick of white pepper.
Finish
The medium-long Philnish of the single malt is dominated by a nice oak spiciness. Again, a small amount of ginger, dark chocolate and a hint of fig.
Thoughts
As always: 82 Chapters is fun. Not only the humorous marketing, but also the product quality of this bottling is first class. An excellent late summer whisky with a pleasant nose, fruity taste and spicy finish. A clear recommendation as a (not quite) insider tip, but unfortunately, as always, very quickly out of stock.