Dailuaine 10 Years - 82 Chapters to Newcastle
So this one is going to be tough to translate. The great team at 82 Chapters in Newcastle have released some special bottles in the past. Today we have a Community Exclusive bottling with a very pun-y marketing. This 10 years single malt from the Dailuaine distillery is dedicated to their brand ambassador Phil. As such, the german texts about it (and also the bottle's label) are riddled with puns where the name Phil in inserted instead of similar sounding syllables. Let us see if we are able to get this into english, as well. The malt has been matured for 9 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead, and was then finished for a year in a First Phil Moscatel cask.
Tasting Notes
Nose
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.
Palate
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
Marcel 83/100
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.
Sascha 85/100
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.
Value for Money: Excellent
💸 This whisky offers an outstanding value for money and is our value pick.
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