Dailuaine distillery

Dailuaine Distillery is a single malt whisky distillery located in Charlestown-of-Aberlour, Strathspey, Scotland. The distillery was established in 1852 by William Mackenzie, and it is currently owned by Diageo, a British multinational alcoholic beverages company.

History

The Dailuaine distillery was founded by William Mackenzie in 1852. After his death in 1865, his widow Jane leased the distillery to James Gordon and William C. Grant who ran the distillery until 1891. In 1891, the distillery was rebuilt and expanded, and it became one of the largest distilleries in the Highlands.

In 1917, a fire destroyed much of the distillery, but it was rebuilt and resumed production in 1920. The distillery was again expanded in 1960, and it currently has a production capacity of approximately 3.4 million liters of whisky per year.

Production

The Dailuaine distillery uses traditional distillation methods to produce its single malt whisky. The distillery sources its water from the Ben Rinnes mountain, and it uses malted barley from the Port Ellen maltings.

The distillery has three wash stills and three spirit stills, and it uses a combination of bourbon barrels and sherry casks for maturation. The whisky is aged for a minimum of 15 years, and it is known for its rich, fruity flavor and smooth finish.

Products

The Dailuaine distillery produces a range of single malt whiskies, including the Dailuaine 16 Year Old, which is part of Diageo's Flora and Fauna series. The distillery also produces a number of limited edition whiskies, including the Dailuaine 34 Year Old, which was released in 2015.

See also

• List of whisky brands
• List of distilleries in Scotland