Dailuaine 2017/2026 - 9 Year Old - PX Sherry Cask Finish #10952275 - The Octave - 50th Anniversay Kirsch Import
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Profile: Dailuaine 2017/2026 - 9 Years - PX Sherry Cask Finish #10952275 - The Octave - 50th Anniversay Kirsch Import at a glance
- Speyside character: This single malt comes from Scotland’s Speyside region and reflects the area’s hallmark combination of malt, fruit and refined spice.
- From Dailuaine Distillery: Dailuaine is known for whiskies with depth and structure, offering a confident and distinctive style.
- PX finishing touch: The Pedro Ximénez sherry cask finish adds dark fruit, sweetness and a pronounced cask-driven spice.
- The Octave maturation: Aging in the small Octave cask intensifies the contact with wood, creating a more concentrated aromatic profile.
- Unadulterated presentation: Bottled without colouring and at cask strength of 52.40% ABV, this whisky offers an authentic, full-bodied experience.
Portrait: What defines Dailuaine 2017/2026 - 9 Years - PX Sherry Cask Finish #10952275 - The Octave - 50th Anniversay Kirsch Import
This single malt combines Speyside elegance with the depth and richness of a Pedro Ximénez finish. Distilled in 2017 and bottled in 2026, it is still a relatively young whisky, yet one that gains impressive dimension through careful cask selection. Duncan Taylor has chosen a Dailuaine that favours expression and clarity over restraint.
What makes this release especially compelling is the interaction between the whisky’s classic structure and the concentrated influence of the small Octave cask. Its compact size allows the spirit to absorb wood and sherry notes more directly, resulting in a dense and layered aromatic profile. The outcome is a malt that already feels remarkably mature while still retaining its Speyside identity.
As a Kirsch Import anniversary bottling, this edition also carries collector appeal. It is aimed at whisky drinkers who appreciate bold cask influence, natural presentation and a distinctive personality. The absence of colouring reinforces the authentic character of the bottling.
Tasting Notes: How Dailuaine 2017/2026 - 9 Years - PX Sherry Cask Finish #10952275 - The Octave - 50th Anniversay Kirsch Import tastes
- Nose: Dark dried fruits, malt and sherry sweetness come forward first, joined by notes of raisins, plums and a touch of cocoa.
- Palate: The whisky shows itself powerful and concentrated, with sweet PX influence, spicy oak tones, a little nuttiness and a subtle hint of liquorice.
- Finish: The finish is long, dry and spice-led, marked by dark fruit and a warm echo of oak and sherry.
| Bottler: | Duncan Taylor |
|---|---|
| Bottling Date: | 2026 |
| Alcohol: | 52,40%vol. |
| Age: | 9 year old |
| Distillery: | Dailuaine |
| Destillation Date: | 2017 |
| Coloured: | Natural Colour |
| Volume: | 0,7l |
| Country: | Scotland |
| Product Type: | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Product Category: | Whisky |
| Product brand: | Duncan Taylor |
| Region: | Speyside |
| Responsible food business operator: | Kirsch Import GmbH & Co. KG, Mackenstedter Str. 7, 28816 Stuhr, Deutschland |
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