SMWS Code 41: Dailuaine
Distillery behind Society cask numbers 41.x
SMWS code 41 is Dailuaine, in the Speyside region. It is an operating distillery, founded in 1851. Any Society bottling numbered 41.x (for example 41.1, 41.42) is a single cask from Dailuaine.
- DistilleryDailuaine
- RegionSpeyside
- StatusOperating
- LocationMoray, Scotland
- Founded1851
- WikidataQ258976
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About Dailuaine
Tucked at Carron in the folds of Speyside since 1852, Dailuaine is a big, brawny, sometimes meaty malt that has long lent muscle to Johnnie Walker. Diageo seldom lets it out under its own name, so a single cask is a rare handshake with a distillery most people drink without ever knowing.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottles single casks under numeric codes rather than distillery names, so a label reading 41.403 means cask 403 from distillery 41. That distillery is Dailuaine, in Speyside. More on Dailuaine at Wikipedia.
Dailuaine in past Outturns 43 bottle(s)
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Sold outSep 202641.184
The perfumer's mixologist
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age16 years
ABV55.7%
ProfileDried Fruits & Spices
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 41
RegionSpeyside
In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 16 years, Dried Fruits & Spices.
“The perfume from a waxed paper bag full of barley sugar candies joined strawberry jam on Scottish crumpets, served with a glass of lemon iced tea.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outAug 202641.191
Zingy stardust
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age13 years
ABV57.2%
ProfileRipe Fruits & Honey
Cask1st fill ex- bourbon hogshead & 1st fill american oak ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 41
RegionSpeyside
In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 13 years, Ripe Fruits & Honey.
“Two to One is the combination of two casks of single malt from the same distillery that are married before bottling.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outApr 202641.190
Together again
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age19 years
ABV57.6%
Cask1st fill Spanish oak ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 41
RegionSpeyside
In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 19 years.
“This opened sweetly, with aromas of flamed brûlée, spun sugar, honeycomb and toffee apples.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outMar 202641.189
Torched meringue tart
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age15 years
ABV58.1%
Cask1st fill ex-bodega oloroso butt
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 41
RegionSpeyside
In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 15 years.
“The first thing we noted, when pouring the sample, was a lovely beading like a necklace of pearls, which preceded the smell of a meaty, slow-cooked oxtail soup as well…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outFeb 202641.188
Jambon-beurre
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age13 years
ABV55.1%
Cask1st fill European oak ex-PX butt
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 41
RegionSpeyside
In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 13 years.
“Our Whisky Team has created a series of Two to One ultra-small batch bottlings to take you on a flavour journey you won’t find anywhere else.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJan 202641.186
The Goldilocks zone
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age12 years
ABV57.5%
Cask1st fill ex-bourbon hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 41
RegionSpeyside
In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 12 years.
“At first nosing we found a classically honeyed and full-bodied Speysider.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outOct 202541.185
Dancing dirty
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age12 years
ABV57.1%
Cask1st Fill Ex-Bourbon Hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 41
RegionSpeyside
In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 12 years.
“The cotton-fresh nose came splashed with a dirty gin martini, vanilla milkshake, and twists of grapefruit and bergamot.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJul 202541.182
Sweet harvest festival
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age12 years
ABV53.1%
Cask1st fill ex-px hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 41
RegionSpeyside
In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 12 years.
“At first nose autumn greeted us with grain sacks from late harvests, apple wine and lemon peel as if to make a toddy to wash down coffee cream choux buns.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outMar 202541.164
Dark and spicy
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age16 years
ABV61%
Cask1st fill chinkapin barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 41
RegionSpeyside
In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 16 years.
“Initial nosing revealed immediate notes of spicy oak lactones with caffe latte, spiced cinnamon swirl pastries, crème brûlée and salted caramel sauce.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outMar 202541.179
Made our mouths water
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age14 years
ABV57%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 41
RegionSpeyside
In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 14 years.
“We were greeted by the smell of a charcoal barbecue cooking burgers, corn on the cob and slices of pineapple.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outNov 202441.180
Two-stroke engines and wood-fired pizzas
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age14 years
ABV56.9%
Cask1st fill ex-oloroso hogshead
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 41
RegionSpeyside
In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 14 years.
“Sticky pork ribs served with honey-roast carrots were followed by a blackberry baba and spiced mascarpone cream.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outOct 202441.161
Crème de la cask
SMWS regionSpeyside
Age16 years
ABV61.2%
Cask1st fill chinkapin barrel
SpiritMalt Whisky
Distillery from SMWS code 41
RegionSpeyside
In short · Dailuaine (Speyside), 16 years.
“The cask influence was clear from the outset, but the Panel were immediately struck by just how rich, creamy and clean that influence was.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
See all 43 Dailuaine bottles →
Other Speyside distilleries: 1 Glenfarclas, 2 Glenlivet, 7 Longmorn, 8 Tamdhu, 9 Glen Grant, 12 BenRiach, 15 Glenfiddich, 18 Inchgower, 24 Macallan, 30 Glenrothes, 34 Tamnavulin, 35 Glen Moray · all Speyside codes
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FAQ
Which distillery is SMWS code 41?
SMWS code 41 is Dailuaine, in the Speyside region. It is an operating distillery, founded in 1851. Any Society bottling numbered 41.x (for example 41.1 or 41.42) is a single cask from Dailuaine.