Distilled: 1979 | Stated age: 23 years old | ABV: 46% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky
Distillery description
Dallas Dhu is a Scotch distillery in Speyside, founded in 1899 by Alexander Edward, with architecture by Charles Doig. It began full production a year later, producing a distillate known for sweet fruit, honey, oiliness, and subtle peat smoke. The distillery closed in the 1930s, suffered fire damage in 1939, and resumed operations in 1947 until its closure in 1983. Sold to Historic Scotland in 1986, it became a whiskey museum. Recent discussions about resuming operations could renew interest in its historical bottlings.
Bottle description
Dallas Dhu 1979 is a single malt whisky, bottled by independent bottler Murray McDavid as part of their prestigious Mission - Selection Number One series. The whisky was distilled in 1979 and bottled in 2002 after 23 years of aging in first-fill American oak casks.
The bottle bears the signature of Jim McEwan, who was instrumental in the restoration and reopening of Bruichladdich Distillery in 2001 and held the position of master distiller until 2015. His signature appears only on exceptional bottlings, which are still valued among whisky connoisseurs and collectors.
Nose: Rich with notes of vanilla, honey, and delicate fruit, typical of first-fill American oak barrels.
Taste: Full and creamy with notes of vanilla, honey, fruit, and subtle spices.
Finish: Medium-long with hints of sweetness and subtle woodiness.
The auctioned bottle is numbered 4/600 and is an attractive collector's item due to its origin from the closed Dallas Dhu Distillery.
Size: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box