Dailuaine 16 Year Old Flora & Fauna
Dailuaine · Dailuaine Distillery
Dailuaine is one of Speyside's great unsung distilleries, and this 16-year Flora & Fauna bottling shows why. It's a rich, sherried malt with serious depth, offering a masterclass in how wood and fruit negotiate over time.
Nose
Honey and dried apricot lead, followed by malt and a subtle waxy quality. Sherry influence brings dried fruit and a whisper of clove spice into the back of the nose.
Palate
Full-bodied and slightly oily, with butterscotch and stewed peach at center stage. Cocoa and hazelnut emerge mid-palate, supported by gentle woody tannins.
Finish
Long and warming, with dried fruit and a lingering malty sweetness. A faint earthy note anchors the close.
- Region
- Speyside
- Cask Type
- Ex-bourbon and ex-sherry
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Copper pot stills with worm tub condensers
- Maturation
- Ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, 16 years minimum
- Chill-Filtered
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Speyside Sidecar — 1.5 oz Dailuaine 16 · 0.75 oz Cointreau · 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Roasted duck breast with fig compote
Tucked away near Carron in Speyside, Dailuaine Distillery has operated since 1852, its output historically destined for blends like Johnnie Walker, making official single malt releases a collector's quiet pleasure.
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