Dailuaine 11Y Chapter Four MacArthur (2013-2025) Hogshead 53.2 "Fable"

Dailuaine 11 Years Old - Chapter Four MacArthur [Fable / Pendulum Spirits Limited] Distilled 04/09/2013 - Bottled 28/02/2025 - Matured in a Hogshead #324989 - 292 btl. - 53.2% abv.

Dailuaine Distillery was founded in 1852 by William Mackenzie, a farmer from the Speyside town of Carron. Its name is derived from the Gaelic phrase “An dail uaine,” meaning “green valley,” a fitting description for its picturesque location amidst the rolling green hills of the Spey Valley.

After William’s death in 1865, his widow Jane leased the distillery to James Fleming, a banker from nearby Aberlour. In 1879, Jane’s son Thomas partnered with Fleming to establish “Mackenzie & Company.”

Between 1884 and 1887, they rebuilt and expanded Dailuaine, making it one of the largest distilleries in the Highlands. In 1889, it became the first distillery in Scotland to feature a “pagoda” roof, designed by architect Charles Doig.

Unfortunately, this iconic structure was lost to a devastating fire in 1917, leading to the distillery’s closure until its reopening in 1920. Dailuaine underwent its second major expansion in 1960, increasing its stills from four to six.

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