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Dailuaine 1971 40 Year Old Douglas Laing's Directors' Cut

Dailuaine 1971 40 Year Old Douglas Laing's Directors' Cut
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Lot number: 074-4195

Winning bid: £490

In 1889 Dailuaine was the first distillery in Scotland to be fitted with a pagoda style roof. Almost all of Dailuaine's output is destined for the Johnnie Walker. In 1991 was it was included in the Flora & Fauna range and it has appeared as a Manager's Dram release as well. The distillery was using condensers made of stainless steel to help create a sulphury style of new make but recently it has been producing a green/grassy spirit, all dependent on what the blending team needs.

Bottled as part of Douglas Laing's Director's Cut range.

Distilled: December 1971

Bottled: February 2012

Age: 40 years old

Cask Type: Refill Hogshead

Cask Number: 8186

47.6% ABV / 70cl

Bottle Number: One of only 117 bottles released

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