Daftmill 2006/2018 Winter Batch Release Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 46%

Daftmill Winter Batch Release 2006 is a rare Lowland Single Malt Scotch whisky with an alcohol strength of 46%. It was distilled on December 16, 2006 and bottled twelve years later in 2018. With only 1265 bottles available, this edition ranks among the more exclusive, sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts.

The whisky matured in five first-fill bourbon casks (cask no. 074–079/2006), giving it a balanced and complex character. The aroma offers warm notes of rhubarb compote, honey, citrus and pancakes with maple syrup. After a moment in the glass, fresh pears and crisp apples emerge. The taste is smooth and silky, featuring hints of vanilla, almond and citrus, complemented by a subtle waxy texture. The finish is long and spicy with touches of nutmeg, wood spice and sweet stone fruits.

This release is a clear reflection of Daftmill's dedicated approach to winter distillation, where precision and respect for the estate-grown malt take center stage. A whisky for those who seek depth, finesse and a true sense of origin in every glass.

Distillery: Daftmill
Name: Winter Batch Release
Age: 12 years
Type: Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Ex-Bourbon Barrels
ABV: 46%
Number of bottles: 1265
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
Other: Limited Release

Distillery: Dailuaine
Bottler: Signatory
Vintage: Distilled 21/05/1997 Bottled 28/02/2018
Age: 20 years
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Hogshead #7223 + 7224
Alcohol strength: 46%
Number of bottles:
Un‑chillfiltered
Natural colour
Other: Please note wear on the tube / rust on the lid
70 cl.

Dailuaine 1997/2022 Signatory 24 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Whisky 47.4%

Dailuaine 1997/2022 Signatory 24 Year Old Single Malt Whisky is an exclusive Speyside whisky released by Signatory Vintage as part of their Cask Strength Collection. Distilled on May 21, 1997 and bottled on January 20, 2022 from two hogsheads (#7227 and #7235), it is presented at a natural cask strength of 47.4% without chill filtration or added color.

This 24-year-old whisky from Dailuaine offers a classic Speyside flavor profile with nuances of ripe apples, pears, and quince. The texture is silky smooth with well-integrated alcohol, creating a balanced and elegant mouthfeel. The taste holds sweetness and freshness with notes of vanilla, malt, and mildly spicy oak. The finish is dry and harmonious, emphasizing the whisky’s complexity and maturity.

Distillery: Dailuaine
Bottler: Signatory - Cask Strength Collection
Vintage: Distilled: 21/05/1997 - Bottled: 20/01/2022
Age: 24 years
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Cask No. 7227+7235 / Hogshead
Alcohol strength: 47.4%
Number of bottles: 369
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
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Dailuaine 2008/2025 Signatory Vintage 16 Year Single Speyside Malt Whisky 57%

Dailuaine 2008 Signatory 16 Year Single Malt Whisky is an exclusive Speyside whisky released by Signatory Vintage as part of their Cask Strength Collection with an Oloroso Sherry Butt finish.

The flavor profile combines Dailuaine’s fruity notes with the rich, dark tones of Oloroso sherry. Expect aromas of dried fruits such as raisins and figs, along with roasted nuts, dark chocolate, and spicy oak. The texture is full and oily, with elegantly integrated alcohol. The taste is deep and balanced, offering sweetness, spice, and a long, warm finish with hints of coffee and leather.

Distillery: Dailuaine
Bottler: Signatory – Cask Strength Collection
Vintage: Distilled: 09/04/2008 – Bottled: 19/02/2025
Age: 16 years
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Cask No. 6 Oloroso Sherry Butt Finish
Alcohol strength: 57%
Number of bottles: 681
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
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Dailuaine 2009/2022 The Un-Chillfiltered Collection Signatory Vintage 12 Year Old Single Speyside Malt Whisky 46%

Signatory Vintage’s series The Un-Chillfiltered Collection is created for whisky enthusiasts who want to experience single malt in its most natural form. The whisky is bottled without chill filtration and without added colour, allowing the pure and unaltered character of the spirit to shine through. The series brings together hand-selected bottlings from distilleries across Scotland, each chosen for its authenticity, clear flavour profile and honest expression.

Distillery: Dailuaine
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Series: The Un-Chillfiltered Collection
Vintage: Distilled 06/05/2009 – Bottled 04/02/2022
Age: 12 years
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Cask number/type: Hogshead #307385 + #307386
Alcohol: 46%
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
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Dailuaine 2011/2024 Coopers Choice Port Wood Finish Speyside Single Malt Whisky 53.5%

Dailuaine Coopers Choice Port Wood Finish is an exclusive Speyside Single Malt Whisky with an alcohol strength of 53.5%. This whisky was distilled in April 2011 and bottled in 2024 by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company as part of the renowned Cooper’s Choice series. It was first matured in American oak barrels and then finished in Ruby Port wine casks, adding a complex and fruity flavor profile to the whisky.

The aroma opens with notes of red berries, dark fruits, spices, and vanilla, accompanied by a hint of oak. The taste is rich and balanced with sweet nuances of port wine, roasted malt, and nuts. The finish is soft and long-lasting with touches of spice, chocolate, and caramel.

Distillery: Dailuaine
Bottler: The Cooper’s Choice
Vintage: 2011 Bottled: 2024
Age: 13 years
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Cask number/type: Ruby Port Cask No. 0720
ABV: 53.5%
Number of bottles: 300
Un-chillfiltered
Natural Colour
70 cl
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Dalmore 14 Years Old MacKarl 1896–1904 – Single Malt Limited Edition 46%

Part of the unique Ringsted Whisky series, created to honour the town’s former mayors. This edition is dedicated to Karl Kristian Ludvig Jürgens (mayor 1896–1904).

Contains a Dalmore 14 Year Old single malt, distilled in 2001 and bottled in 2015, matured in American Hogshead casks. Bottled at 46%, unchill filtered and natural colour.

A rare independent bottling of Dalmore – an exciting collector’s item for both whisky enthusiasts and lovers of local history.

Distillery: Dalmore
Age: 14 years
Type: Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 46%
Unchill filtered
Natural Colour
70 cl
Other: Bottled for Skjold Burne Ringsted

A rare and exceptional whisky from Dalmore, matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks and 30-year-old Matusalem Oloroso sherry casks from González Byass.

Distillery: Dalmore
Age: 18 years
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 43%
Volume: 70 cl
Other: 2023 Edition

Dalmore Castle Leod 1995 Vintage Lands of Clan Mackenzie Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%

Dalmore Castle Leod is an exclusive and historically inspired single malt that pays tribute to Dalmore distillery’s close ties to Clan Mackenzie and their ancestral home, Castle Leod. This release is part of the Lands of Clan Mackenzie series, where each whisky is inspired by the clan’s lands, culture, and heritage.

Distilled in 1995 and matured with great care to highlight Dalmore’s characteristic Highland style—renowned for its depth, elegance, and sherry‑influenced complexity—this whisky is bottled at 46% ABV, delivering a balanced and full flavor experience with both power and finesse.

In the glass, the whisky appears deep golden with amber hues. The nose is rich and inviting, offering notes of dark fruits, orange peel, honey, and caramel, accompanied by warm spices, chocolate, and a touch of roasted nuts. The aroma is complex and layered, with a clear Dalmore signature.

On the palate, it is full‑bodied and silky smooth, with flavors of raisins, prunes, and ripe fruit blending seamlessly with vanilla, spices, and dark cocoa. Oak contributes structure and depth, while the balanced strength ensures a rounded and harmonious mouthfeel.

The finish is long, warm, and elegant, with lingering notes of fruit, spice, and light oak. Dalmore Castle Leod 1995 is a sophisticated and collectible whisky that combines luxurious Highland character with historical significance, making it ideal for both collectors and dedicated whisky enthusiasts.

Distillery: The Dalmore
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Vintage: 1995 Bottled: 2011
Alcohol: 46%
Maturation: American white oak, Spanish sherry wood, finished in 1st Cru Classe Bordeaux casks
Series: The Clan Mackenzie Series
Volume: 70 cl
Other: 5,000 bottles
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Dalmore Cromartie 1996 Vintage Lands of Clan Mackenzie Single Highland Malt Whisky 45%

Dalmore Cromartie 1996 Vintage Single Highland Malt Whisky 45% is an exclusive limited edition and the third release in the prestigious Clan Mackenzie Series. The series pays tribute to Dalmore distillery’s close historical connection to Clan Mackenzie, whose emblem – the iconic 12‑point stag – adorns every bottle.

This single malt was distilled in 1996 and first matured in American white oak casks before receiving a final maturation in Oloroso sherry casks. The combination delivers a classic Dalmore profile with elegance, depth, and sherry‑driven complexity. Bottled at 45% ABV, it highlights the flavor nuances without compromising balance and finesse.

In the glass, the whisky appears deep golden with amber reflections. The aroma is rich and inviting with notes of dried fruits, orange peel, dark chocolate, and caramel, accompanied by warm spices and a hint of roasted nuts. The characteristic Dalmore sweetness is elegantly tied together with the fullness of the sherry cask.

On the palate, it is full‑bodied and silky smooth with layers of raisins, prunes, and ripe fruit, followed by vanilla, spices, and dark cocoa. The Oloroso sherry adds depth and structure, while the American oak contributes balance, sweetness, and a rounded mouthfeel.

The finish is long, warm, and harmonious with lingering notes of fruit, spices, and light oak. Dalmore Cromartie 1996 is a sophisticated and collectible whisky that combines classic Highland style with Dalmore’s luxurious expression.

A significant part of the proceeds from the original sale of each bottle went to Clan Mackenzie to support the preservation of their historic ancestral seat, Castle Leod, giving this release both cultural and historical importance.

Distillery: The Dalmore
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Vintage: 1996
Alcohol: 45%
Maturation: American White Oak and Oloroso Sherry
Series: The Clan Mackenzie Series (3rd release)
70 cl.
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Dalmore King Alexander III is a complex and luxurious Highland single malt, created as a tribute to Clan Mackenzie and a legendary royal rescue in 1263. This whisky is unique in its maturation – aged in no fewer than six different types of casks, resulting in a deep and nuanced flavour profile.

The whisky is named after King Alexander III, who, according to legend, was saved by an ancestor of the Mackenzie clan when a mighty stag threatened his life. In gratitude, the king granted the clan the right to bear the stag as their crest – an emblem that still adorns every Dalmore bottle today.

Dalmore King Alexander III is the first single malt in the world to be matured in six different cask types: bourbon, sherry, madeira, port, marsala, and French wine casks. The result is an elegant and balanced whisky with layers of fruit, spice, and sweetness.

Region: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single malt Scotch whisky
Age: NAS (no age statement, but includes older components)
ABV: 40%
Volume: 70 cl
Cask types: Bourbon, sherry, madeira, port, marsala, and French wine casks
Bottling: Distillery release

Nose: Rich aromas of red berries, vanilla, chocolate, and spiced oak
Palate: Full-bodied and silky with notes of ripe fruits, raisins, coffee, citrus, and dark chocolate
Finish: Long and complex with warm spices, dried fruit, and a touch of vinous sweetness

This whisky is a masterpiece from Dalmore and a testament to Malt Master Richard Paterson’s skill in balancing multiple layers of flavour. It’s ideal for special occasions, as a gift, or for collectors who appreciate innovation and historical depth.
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This 8 year old single malt whisky was distilled at the Dalmunach Distillery in April 2016 and bottled in 2024 as part of The Cooper’s Choice series by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company. The whisky have matured in American oak casks and received a finishing period in Marsala wine casks, adding complex and fruity nuances.​

Distillery: Dalmunach​
Bottler: The Cooper’s Choice​
Age: 8 years​
Distilled: April 2016​ | Bottled: 2024​
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky​
Region: Speyside​
Cask Type: American oak with Marsala wine cask finish​
ABV: 57.5%​
Bottles Produced: 324​
Un-chillfiltered​
Natural Colour​
70 cl

It is rare that many of Denmark's best micro-distilleries join forces. But the MegaBlend project is exactly that: an ambitious blend of distillates from multiple Danish producers, assembled in one expression with one goal — to show the breadth of Danish whisky in a single glass.

Expert description

Danish Whisky MegaBlend First Edition 2026 is a Danish Blended Malt Whisky at 50%. It is the first release in the MegaBlend series — a collaborative expression in which distillates from a number of Danish distilleries have been selected and blended by a master blender. Blended Malt Whisky (as opposed to Blended Scotch) contains exclusively malt distillates from multiple distilleries. The result is a snapshot of the Danish whisky scene in 2026: breadth, diversity and community in one bottle.

Tasting notes

Nose

Complex and composite. Sweet malt and oak meet fruity and lightly spiced notes from the contributions of the various distilleries. Nuanced and inviting.

Palate

Round and balanced at 50%. Classic malt base with oak and sweetness. The complexity comes from the blend of the distilleries' individual characters, integrated into a coherent expression.

Finish

Long and warm with malt, oak and light dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Danish Whisky MegaBlend First Edition 2026
Region/Country: Denmark
Type: Danish Blended Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: MegaBlend First Edition 2026

Flavour profile

Blended Malt · Complex · Sweet Malt · Oak · Collaboration

Did you know?

Blended Malt Whisky is not the same as Blended Scotch — Blended Scotch can contain grain whisky, while Blended Malt Whisky is exclusively a blend of malt distillates. MegaBlend is a good example of how the Danish whisky scene has grown enough that meaningful cross-distillery blends can now be made.