Great to see you two together again. Had a sample of one of the 12's from Phil and Deepa. Don't remember which one it was only that it was the one they liked best when they did a blind of several releases. This one sounds great. Cheers
Interesting review guys, UK retail on this was around £170. I do like Daftmill but the younger standard releases are a bit hit and miss I find, I find the Bladnoch 11 to be a superior whisky at half the price.
We haven't ever reviewed a Daftmill, so I just quickly checked up on it. The 12 year old which is the only one available in Denmark sits at well over 500$. It certainly sounds good (though soap is a a bit o a turn off note or me), but that is pretty steep for what you are getting. Demand pushing the price above just the quality. Anyway, nice review as always guys🙂
The local barley sourcing has a big part to play here. Goes to show Terroir has a huge contribution to the end result. 100% agree with the soapy nose/taste with Irish whiskies. I get it all the time. But it doesn’t bother me a whole lot. I believe this maybe a by product of triple distillation. Need to read up on the chemistry of it.
Dornoch will probably end up being the best newer distillery when it's all said and done but too many new distilleries too keep up with in Scotland and England
@@langtoun8235 whisky across the board is very pricey, especially from the prices of a decade ago. However once you try this you will appreciate its miles ahead of anything similar, its really stellar. Of course from an investors point of view price increases are good, yet sadly for consumers it's a tough pill to swallow.
Daftmill is good stuff, but it’s micro production combined with its insane cult status demand puts it in the category of rare air for most people. Sadly most whisky drinkers will likely never see a bottle except at auction, and Francis from what I understand, has no plans for expansion or increased production. Enjoy every bottle you can get your hands on today, because prices in the future are likely only going to go up up up as flippers and investors continue to elbow their way in on the action.
I tasted some Daftmill when I visited the distillery around 2012 and was very impressed.
Man THANK YOU for opening and reviewing this whisky. Y’all are the best about doing that wow
Cheers Chris!
Their inaugural was 2005 if I'm not mistaken
and the only 2005 vintage release to date
Correct
Wow, 100 casks annually. Got to be one of the smallest distilleries. I will keep an eye out for this one. Great review.
no idea if this one is gonna make it to Indiana, but I'm grabbing on sight if it does. I've tried 3 of these and they've all been great. Cheers!
Yah I haven't seen it in the States yet so I doubt it but we will see. Cheers!
Good review boys, just wait till it gets to half way fill level and opens up more!
Yes, I can see it improving for sure. Cheers
Great to see you two together again. Had a sample of one of the 12's from Phil and Deepa. Don't remember which one it was only that it was the one they liked best when they did a blind of several releases. This one sounds great. Cheers
Thank you! Some of the 12s are amazing as well. Loving this distillery.
@@maltreviews It was the 2006 Summer 46% US. Lovely stuff
Interesting review guys, UK retail on this was around £170. I do like Daftmill but the younger standard releases are a bit hit and miss I find, I find the Bladnoch 11 to be a superior whisky at half the price.
Will have to try that 11 yr old
@@maltreviews The 10 is even better if you can get it.
Malt Reviews bring the HEAT! Good to see you guys posting so often and doing regular releases..love to see this content
Thanks for watching Ben! Cheers
Will be looking out for this if it makes it's way to nz
Worth doing so
Great review!
Thanks VV
Awesome review - I've got one on the way as well. Can't wait to try it.
Very nice Allen!
We haven't ever reviewed a Daftmill, so I just quickly checked up on it. The 12 year old which is the only one available in Denmark sits at well over 500$. It certainly sounds good (though soap is a a bit o a turn off note or me), but that is pretty steep for what you are getting. Demand pushing the price above just the quality. Anyway, nice review as always guys🙂
Yah at that price point its def a skip. Thank you!
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Yes more to come soon
The local barley sourcing has a big part to play here. Goes to show Terroir has a huge contribution to the end result. 100% agree with the soapy nose/taste with Irish whiskies. I get it all the time. But it doesn’t bother me a whole lot. I believe this maybe a by product of triple distillation. Need to read up on the chemistry of it.
100%
Dornoch will probably end up being the best newer distillery when it's all said and done but too many new distilleries too keep up with in Scotland and England
Agree!
Come on, boys. No matter how rare it is, its way too expensive for its age. Great insights as always, M&N.
UK retail is fine but here in the States its def overpriced. Cheers!
@@maltreviews It’s overpriced in the UK too sadly.
@@langtoun8235 whisky across the board is very pricey, especially from the prices of a decade ago. However once you try this you will appreciate its miles ahead of anything similar, its really stellar. Of course from an investors point of view price increases are good, yet sadly for consumers it's a tough pill to swallow.
Say hi to Francis for me !
Cheers!
Daftmill is good stuff, but it’s micro production combined with its insane cult status demand puts it in the category of rare air for most people. Sadly most whisky drinkers will likely never see a bottle except at auction, and Francis from what I understand, has no plans for expansion or increased production. Enjoy every bottle you can get your hands on today, because prices in the future are likely only going to go up up up as flippers and investors continue to elbow their way in on the action.
I would hope prices dont go up as they are very expensive in the States. I can see them going up in the UK though