The Dunphail Distillery, which has
been founded by the same team behind the West London based Bimber Distillery,
has announced the launch of the first releases in a new independent bottling
series.
The Dava Way series, which is
named after the Great Scottish Trail that follows the path of the former
Highlands Railway, passing close to the Speyside based Dunphail Distillery, looks
to explore the remarkable individuality of whisky – at a price which is fair to
consumers.
 |
| The Dava Ways Series - Release No.1 |
Led by Dunphail’s Director of
Whisky Creation and Outreach Matt McKay, The Dava Way has conscientiously
sourced an array of thought-provoking casks that celebrate both flavour and
uniqueness. These will be delivered to consumers as transparently as possible –
free from any artifice, colour or chill filtration.
The first four releases in The
Dava Way series, are comprised of:
An Orkney Distillery 2005 – 17 Year
Old
Drawn from a single hogshead (61.3%
ABV)
Limited to 300 bottles – RRP:
£89.95
Glen Elgin 2008 – 13 Year Old
Drawn from a single re-charred
hogshead (51.8% ABV)
Limited to 305 bottles – RRP:
£69.95
Benrinnes 2009 – 12 Year Old
Drawn from a single hogshead (54%
ABV)
Limited to 305 bottles – RRP:
£69.95
Dailuaine 2009 – 13 Year Old
Drawn from a single Cognac butt
(50% ABV)
Limited to 510 bottles – RRP:
£59.95
Commenting on the launch, Matt
McKay said: “Whilst the whisky world is far from short of new independent
bottlers, a number are either bottling cask-to-cask using 3rd parties or are in
our view placing profit over and above profile and personality. The Dava Way
will take a different approach. We will be utilising the warehousing and
production facilities at Dunphail to actively guide and shape the maturation
and character of our whiskies and will likewise be pricing our releases for
drinking, not as collectibles. The Dava Way has been entirely conceived and
developed as a project borne of passion – a love for sharing the incredible
diversity that is possible when spirit meets wood. Alongside my role defining
and developing Dunphail’s wood policy and eventual single malt profiles, I am
delighted to also now be sharing this broader, ongoing expedition into the
individuality of whisky.”
Releases in The Dava Way series will
follow a monthly cycle, commencing next month, when the four inaugural
bottlings will be showcased at The London Whisky Show. Bottles will initially
be available via the Dunphail Distillery’s website and distillery shop.
Posted by Steve Rush
