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Daftmill 2010 Cask Strength

Scotch Daftmill
  • Distiller

    Daftmill

  • Bottler

    Daftmill

  • ABV

    58.7%

  • Age

    12 Years

  • Price $200+

Daftmill 2010 Cask Strength is a single malt whisky from the small independent Daftmill distillery in Scotland's Lowland region. Made from single-estate Optic barley grown on the Cuthbert family farm, it was distilled in 2010 and aged for 12 years in first-fill ex-bourbon oak barrels before being bottled in 2023 exclusively for the U.S. It's priced at around $325, and only 2,400 bottles were produced.

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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 94
  • Paste
  • By Jim Vorel
  • Those who appreciate sweet and spicy drams with solid heat will want to make a note of Daftmill 2010 Cask Strength.
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  • Raided Score: 94
  • WhiskyCast
  • By Mark Gillespie
  • The finish is long and mouth-tingling with lingering spices and a hint of anise. Excellent!
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • The Daily Pour
  • By T8ke
  • This is my first brush with Daftmill, but it’s a winner, and I look forward to following them more closely given this first experience.
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  • Raided Score: 97
  • Robb Report
  • By Jonah Flicker
  • This new whisky is well balanced and truly delicious, a splash of liquid inspiration that you should try whether you’re unfamiliar with Daftmill or a longtime fan.
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House Review
  • Nose:

    Vanilla bean, waxed fruits, toffee, honey, apples, pears, fresh biscuits and a touch of grain.

  • Taste:

    Rich on the palate, viscous and decadent. Loads of honey, waxy fruits, raspberry, vanilla bean, honey and a touch of fresh baked bread.

  • Finish:

    Long finish, a prickle of heat but loaded with character: tons of honey, blueberry, apples, pears, almond and a touch of oak.

  • Overall:

    This is my first brush with Daftmill, but it’s a winner, and I look forward to following them more closely given this first experience. It reminds me of a Clynelish in the modern era minus the sherry and it’s gorgeous.

  • Score:

    92

  • Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.

  • By T8ke
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources