Dallas Dhu 1979 Gordon and MacPhail - 40% 35cl

In its time a key component of the Roderick Dhu blended Scotch, Dallas Dhu is a rarely seen single malt.

As with much of the DCL (now Diageo) portfolio, the distillery was deemed surplus to requirements during the market downturn of the 1980s, and closed in 1983.

It is now run as a distillery museum by Historic Environment Scotland. Very few official bottlings exist, and it is incredibly sought after when rare independent bottlings appear.

This is a small batch bottling, distilled in 1979 and bottled by Gordon and MacPhail in 1999.

This is part of what became known as the Gordon & MacPhail Distillery Labels series in 2018, which replicates the livery the Elgin-based bottlers used in the mid-20th century when they produced the only official bottlings (under license) for many distilleries like this.

Nose: Refreshing pineapple, and golden delicious apples. Soft vanilla lingers.

Palate: Soft and delicate, the vanilla continues as a touch of soft pepper begins to appear.

Finish: Pepper continues onto the finish, with a hint of liquorice.