Dunphail Distillery launches new unbiased bottler – The Dava Approach
Below development Speyside distillery reveals inaugural launch of 4 single cask, single malt Scotch whiskies
Dunphail at present introduced the upcoming launch of The Dava Approach – the distillery’s new unbiased bottling operation. Named after the Nice Scottish Path that follows the trail of the previous Highlands Railway, passing near Dunphail Distillery, The Dava Approach seems to be to discover the exceptional individuality of whisky – at a value which is honest to shoppers.
Led by Dunphail’s Director of Whisky Creation and Outreach Matt McKay, The Dava Approach has carefully sourced an array of thought-provoking casks that remember each flavour and uniqueness. These will likely be delivered to shoppers as transparently as doable – free from any artifice, color or chill filtration.
Releases will comply with a month-to-month cycle, commencing in October 2022, when the 4 inaugural bottlings will likely be showcased at The London Whisky Present going down at Outdated Billingsgate Market. Releases will initially be supplied through Dunphail Distillery’s web site and distillery store (on account of open later in 2022) and will likely be obtainable to be shipped to clients in most international locations.
The primary launch from The Dava Approach’s consists of 4 single cask, single malt Scotch whiskies – a 17 yr previous hogshead from an Orkney Distillery, a 13 yr previous recharred hogshead from Glen Elgin, a 12 yr previous hogshead from Benrinnes and a 13 yr previous Cognac butt from Dailuaine.
Talking of the launch Matt McKay mentioned: “While the whisky world is way from wanting new unbiased bottlers, a quantity are both bottling cask-to-cask utilizing 3rd events or are in our view inserting revenue over and above profile and persona. The Dava Approach will take a special strategy. We will likely be utilising the warehousing and manufacturing services at Dunphail to actively information and form the maturation and character of our whiskies and can likewise be pricing our releases for consuming, not as collectibles. The Dava Approach has been totally conceived and developed as a venture borne of ardour – a love for sharing the unimaginable range that’s doable when spirit meets wooden. Alongside my function defining and creating Dunphail’s wooden coverage and eventual single malt profiles, I’m delighted to additionally now be sharing this broader, ongoing expedition into the individuality of whisky.”
Dunphail Distillery Founder and Grasp Distiller Dariusz Plazewski added: “Dunphail is not going to be producing any Scottish gins or vodkas – even over the subsequent three years as our preliminary spirit matures. We’re a 100% conventional whisky distillery and as such, launching The Dava Approach suits completely inside that philosophy, The mix of Dunphail’s distinctive micro-climate, which is ideal for the maturation of whisky, coupled with Matt’s ardour, data and palate offers us with a whole package deal. We can assist the continued growth of our distillery and likewise present whisky fans with extra charming releases that exemplify whisky excellence.”
The Speyside-based distillery is presently underneath development and is because of be accomplished in Q1 2023. The 200,000 LPA capability web site is being transformed from an current farm steading and is aiming to shift the perceptions of what Scotch whisky may be. Adopting a single-minded strategy to its manufacturing, Dunphail will characteristic the total vary of time-honoured processes equivalent to 100% on-site ground malting, conventional kilning, lengthy fermentations and instantly fired stills. Founder’s Membership Memberships and a personal cask programme are each presently obtainable for buy.
The Dava Approach – Launch No. 1
An Orkney Distillery 2005
17 yr previous
Drawn from a single hogshead
Nostril: Instantly coastal with hewn rocks, sea breeze and outstanding heathery peat smoke. Vegetal notes of leaf mulch, clay and putty comply with, supported by sweeter aromas of honey and cooking apples.
Palate: An oily mouthfeel delivers a fulsome island smoke consisting of bonfire ash, sack fabric, preserved lemon, hillside flowers and limestone cliffs.
End: Lingering heather-imbued smoke, natural teas and coastal minerality.
300 bottles
70cl
61.3% ABV
RRP £89.95
Glen Elgin 2008
13 yr previous
Drawn from a single recharred hogshead
Nostril: Peach syrup and orange zest be a part of fluffy meringue while menthol sits with sage leaves, crumbled biscuits and delicate cinnamon.
Palate: Opening with spiced toffee and shiny orchard fruits earlier than creating towards apricot sponge cake, toasted oak and cask char.
End: Warming oak, slapped mint leaves and lingering fruit sugars.
305 bottles
70cl
51.8% ABV
RRP £69.95
Benrinnes 2009
12 yr previous
Drawn from a single hogshead
Nostril: Pear poached in mead sits with lemon and quince jellies. Butter caramel follows, livened by darkly roasted malts and pumice stone.
Palate: Orchard fruit syrup and pineapple juice lead into smooth waxiness. The event reveals mandarins, chocolate, pink peppercorns and a tingle of salinity.
End: Sustained inexperienced and yellow fruits, orange peel and vanilla sweetness.
305 bottles
70cl
54% ABV
RRP £69.95
Dailuaine 2009
13 yr previous
Drawn from a single Cognac butt
Nostril: Blackberry bread and butter pudding, break up vanilla pods and sunflower oil sit alongside ginger snap biscuits and toasted almonds.
Palate: Golden syrup is drizzled over apples and grapes, while brandy butter is livened by cask spices – ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg.
End: Darker and deeper maltiness with lingering spice.
510 bottles
70cl
50% ABV
RRP £59.95
About The Dava Approach
The Dava Approach uncovers, curates and bottles spirits that exemplify and rejoice flavour, stability and uniqueness. Named after the Nice Scottish Path that follows the trail of the previous Highland Railway passing near Dunphail Distillery, The Dava Approach explores the individuality of whisky – one cask at a time.
About Dunphail Distillery
Our agency perception within the significance of high-quality barley and using onsite ground malting and kilning ensures that Dunphail’s spirit is a product of uniqueness, formed by generations of wealthy distilling heritage. We craft the best whisky the best way it was made – taking the traditions of the previous to form the whisky of tomorrow.
