Dailuaine 16 Year Old 2007-2024 Ex-Ardbeg Butt #149 by Artful Dodger Whisky Collective Single Malt Scotch Whisky

The Dailuaine 16 Year Old (2007/2024) offers an experimental cross-regional profile: distilled on November 13, 2007, and bottled on June 29, 2024, at 16 years old, this Speyside single malt underwent its final maturation inside a single ex-Ardbeg sherry butt (Cask #149), a highly unusual choice that layers Islay peat smoke and a maritime barbecue influence over Dailuaine's robust, oily distillate. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 57.1% ABV, the whisky presents a nose of delicate wood smoke, charred oak, fresh apples, and pastry cream, leading to a thick, oily palate featuring grilled meats, charcoal, black pepper, and apple compote, before finishing on long, dry notes of smoked bacon, ash, and fresh mint.