Distilled Summer 2007 from barley grown in the south fields, harvested in the last week of August 2006. Filled into cask 10th December 2007 and matured for 12 years in a first fill, ex-Heaven Hill bourbon barrel. Bottled in 2020, 207 bottles filled at natural cask strength, 57.1% vol.
An Abbey Whisky exclusive Daftmill, sold exclusively via ballot.
Tasting Notes
On the nose it gives a delicate yet complex hit of flavours, exactly what you'd want and expect from a beautiful Lowland whisky, delicate cereals, lemon sherbet bon bons, honey, ripe melon, hints of eucalyptus, limoncello, apples, pears, spiced peaches. So defined, so clear and so crisp in flavour. Mint, lychee and gooseberries.... I could go on all day. The palate has cinnamon, toffee, honey, orange bitters, nib of chocolate, lychee, boiled sweets, sweet pears. Spice. Heavenly...
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