Dailuaine 2009 14 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 1507

Jun 6, 2026, 08:45:59

Well, I just had a sip and honestly, it's a bit of a mind-bender. The colour is that pale gold you see sometimes, but the taste... it's like a whole workshop unfolded in my mouth. First, there's this weird but cool "Picasso touch" – kind of abstract and artistic. Then comes a surprising note of cooked bell pepper and even artichokes in oil. You know, like from a deli counter? It's savoury in a way I didn't expect. But then it swings back. I get a whiff of tobacco, damp earth, and then this lovely, soft candied lemon and tart apple juice, almost like a dry cider vinegar but better balanced. There's a touch of clay, maybe, and a hint of truffle oil with soft mustard in the background. The finish is long, really long, and that's where it all comes together. All these odd little notes – the pepper, the oily Dailuaine-like feel – they just... settle. The aftertaste balances everything out perfectly. It's a proper rollercoaster. 🤯

Whiskyspace Notes 1357

Jun 2, 2026, 23:30:12

Just tried this pale gold whisky. The nose is soft mustard and green walnuts, with tobacco, damp earth, and clay – smells like PX seco from Malaga. On the palate, lovely bitterness, pepper, cooked bell pepper, and a bit of truffle oil. Definitely not olive oil, more like artichokes in oil and tart apple juice with a drop of cider vinegar. It has an oily side, similar to some rich drams. The combination is perfect, I adore it. Immensely superior to the sweeter versions, and water isn't necessary. The 34-month finish brings candied lemon in the aftertaste that balances everything, with that Picasso touch. 😊

Fred Price

May 27, 2026, 02:15:37

Pale gold in the glass. Oily on the tongue, that Dailuaine character for sure. Not getting olive oil, more like... truffle oil? Very faint, just a hint of something luxurious and earthy. Then there’s this damp earth and green walnuts thing going on in the background. A drop of cider vinegar and tart apple juice gives it a lift, stops it being too heavy. Artichokes in oil, definitely – that lovely, savoury bitterness. And cooked bell pepper, with a bit of pepper spice. It’s quite savoury, this one. Reminds me of mustard and walnuts together. There’s a PX seco thing underneath it all, a winey note, but it’s dry. The finish is just long, isn’t it? Those savoury notes and that hint of Malaga sweetness hang around forever. Water isn’t necessary at all, it’s perfectly balanced as is. Just a lovely, complex, savoury dram. The combination is perfect. 👌

Zoe Johnson

May 4, 2026, 03:10:57

Kinda honey & vanilla on the nose, proper lovely. A bit o' smoke n' peat come through after. Reminds me o' campfires in Scotland. 🥃 Palate's got citrus? Lemon peel maybe. Then some spicy oak. Warm finish, lingers nicely. Aye, a good dram for the evening. 😌 Bit o' chocolate too? Dark chocolate. Nice complexity. Would pair well wi' a book by the fire. 📖🔥

Oscar Thomas

Apr 30, 2026, 01:21:21

Oh this one's reet nice, proper smooth 👌 Hints of honey and vanilla, a wee bit of smokiness but not too heavy like. Can taste some dried fruit and a touch of chocolate maybe? 🍫 The finish is warm, lingers on the tongue, get some spice and nutmeg comin thru. Quite mellow overall, wouldn't say it's the most complex dram but deffo pleasant 🥃 Easy drinkin stuff, goes down smooth. Would have another glass no bother 😊