70 cl
Dailuaine 2007 Calvados Cask Scyfion
Vendor code : 1240
Dailuaine Distillery, founded in 1852, is renowned for its rich and fruity Speyside single malts, often characterised by subtle smoky undertones. Dailuaine 2007 Calvados Cask Finish was bottled by bottler Scyfion in 2024. Scyfion is an independent Ukrainian bottler. The brand does not produce its own spirit but specialises in aging Scotch whisky in unique casks. The main slogan of the brand is: 'The cask makes the whisky.' The focus is on the influence of the casks on the flavour and character of the whisky.
Country
Scotland
Type
Single Malt
Distillery
Dailuaine
Bottler
Scyfion
Distillation date
2007
Bottling Date
2024
Age
17
Fortress
55,8%
Scyfion Dailuaine 2007 Cask #07062 (Calvados Cask Finished) is a unique Scotch whisky from the Dailuaine distillery, matured in a Calvados cask. The whisky was aged for a total of 17 years: first in bourbon casks, followed by an additional 44 months in Calvados casks. While Calvados casks have long been used in the Scotch whisky industry, they were officially adopted alongside tequila casks. This is one of the most striking cask-influenced experiments, with Calvados influences present yet subtle. The whisky's aroma features sweet, creamy vanilla, enhanced by green apples, white flowers, and oriental spices. The flavor profile showcases Calvados apple, salt, almonds, and nuts. This limited release of only 150 bottles highlights the exclusivity of this whisky, adding to its collector's appeal.
Each Scyfion release is a limited edition, often comprising no more than 100 bottles, and each has its own story to tell. Scyfion whiskies have been recognized on the international stage multiple times. One release was voted the world's best whisky in its category by Jim Murray. Scyfion has also won the Gold Liquid Whisky Award twice and has been highly praised by renowned critics such as Dave Broom and Serge Valentin. Scyfion continues to experiment with new casks and expand the geography of its projects in an effort to create whiskies with unique flavor profiles. As is well known, the cask and its previous 'resident' shape the flavor of a whisky, saturating it with their influence. However, finishing in such casks can be like 'walking on thin ice.' Despite these challenges, each cask imparts its own distinctive nuances to the whisky. Founded in 1852 by William Mackenzie, Dailuaine Distillery has a rich history rooted in the scenic Spey valley. The name "Dailuaine" comes from the Scottish Gaelic ‘An dail uaine,’ meaning ‘green valley,’ a tribute to the lush, rolling landscape surrounding the distillery. Mackenzie, who was also a farmer in the Carron area, laid the groundwork for what would become an essential part of Speyside's whisky heritage. After Mackenzie's death in 1865, his wife leased the distillery to James Fleming, a banker from Aberlour. Together with Mackenzie's son, they established Mackenzie and Company in 1879. By 1884, the distillery underwent an extensive rebuild, becoming one of Scotland’s largest distilleries. A notable milestone occurred five years later when Charles Doig constructed Scotland’s first pagoda roof, which stood until a devastating fire in 1917. In 1898, Dailuaine-Talisker Distilleries Ltd was formed, combining Dailuaine with distilleries like Imperial and Talisker. By 1925, the Distillers Company Limited acquired the group, which later became part of Diageo. The distillery's contributions extend beyond whisky production; it operates a dark grains plant processing around 900 tonnes of draff weekly into cattle feed. Most of the single malt produced at Dailuaine is used in Johnnie Walker blends, with spirit filling at Cambus and maturation at Diageo-owned Blackrange warehouses. While Dailuaine single malt releases are rare, a few independent and official bottlings showcase the distillery's unique character and historic significance in the world of Scotch whisky.
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