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| Dallas Dhu (museum) |
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| Region | Highlands |
| District | Speyside (Findhorn) |
| Water source | |
| Neighbours | Benromach, Glenburgie, Glencraig |
| Owner | Historic Scotland |
| Visitor centre | 1 April to
30 September: Monday to Sunday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm 1 October to 31 March: Saturday to Wednesday (closed Thursday and Friday), 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Admission price: Adults : £5.00 Children: £2.50 Concessions £4.00 |
| Address | Forres, Morayshire, IV36 2RR |
| Phone | +44 (0)1309 676 548 |
| Website | http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/textonly/properties_sites_detail?propertyID=PL_085 |
| History | 1898 : built in
1898 to produce malt whisky for Glasgow firm Wright and Greig’s popular
‘Roderick Dhu’ blend 1939 : partially destroyed by fire 1940 : closed during WWII 1983 : DCL 1988 : reopened by Historic Scotland |
| House Style | Full bodied, with honey and chocolate. After dinner. |
| Pronunciation | dal-las-doe |
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| Independent Bottler | Gordon &
MacPhail Rare Malts Signatory |
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PREVIOUS DISTILLERY BOTTLINGS
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Dallas Dhu 1971 - 40% |
INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM GORDON & MACPHAIL
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Dallas Dhu 1980 - 24 year old -
40% Bottled in 2004. Chillfiltered. Cask: Refill Sherry Casks. Colour: Light gold.. Nose: Spicy with slighty oily notes. A floral pot pourri witha cedar wood edge. Pineapples and kiwi fruit. Palate: Spicy with earth and moss. Rich, fruit flavours develop with a drying smokiness. Finish: Dry with a hint of mustard. |
INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM RARE MALTS
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Dallas Dhu 1975 - 21 year old -
61,9% Bottled in 1996. Cask: Colour: Old gold. Nose: Orange blossom, honey, musk, heather and peat. Palate: Oranges, crème brûlée, burnt sugar. Finish: Syrupy toffee, warming with a long finish. |
INDEPENDENT BOTTLINGS FROM SIGNATORY
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Dallas Dhu 1982 - 22 year old -
43% Bottled in 2004 and limited to 407 bottles. Cask: Sherry. Colour: Gold. Nose: Smoky, malty, honey and tones of sherry. Complex. Palate: Chocolate, caramel and honey. Floral. Finish: Nice and long. |
