Whisky Forum - Daftmill distillery visit 24/07/13

bifter

At the risk of breaking rule #1 of the Internet, actually meeting people in the real world, albo and I have lined up a visit to the Daftmill distillery in Fife on 24/07/13 and would like to extend an invite on these forums. I manage a whisky forum on a social network site at my work and we have a few colleagues who are interested but we believe the actual numbers attending may be fairly low.

The plan is to drive from central Edinburgh after lunch and arrive at 2.15pm. Subject to numbers of drivers (i.e. one or two) and seats we may have a couple of spots for anyone who is interested to come along. It's a pretty unique opportunity and should be a great day out, if you're interested respond on this thread or PM me for more details. More info about Daftmill is available here:

http://www.daftmill.com/
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Bookie · Master Of Malts Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Posts: 945

Sounds like a great trip, unfortunately a bit out my way.

Alexppp · Master Of Malts Joined: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 1791

I hadn't heard of Daftmill before but it looks like a great prospect! Also it's refreshing to see a new distillery not releasing young no-age statement whisky at collectors' prices. Looks like a fun trip, but like Bookie, I'm a bit too far!

Blackadder · Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:39 pm Post subject:

Shouldnt be too long to wait until they have there first release, didnt it start producing in 1995 so i would guess we will see some in 2 or 3 years.

bifter thanks for the invite but i wouldnt be able to make it but i would certainly be interested in hearing about it particularly about the style of whisky it is going to be.

bifter · Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 5:22 pm Post subject:

I plan to blog the visit for my work intranet site so I'll cross-post it here.

There's an article by Charles MacLean, including some great pictures and tasting notes, in Unfiltered - link below, page 16. It mentions that their sherry casks are Spanish oak and their Bourbon casks are from Heaven Hill - I'll try to remember to ask if they come from Glenmorangie's Ozark forests:

http://content.yudu.com/A20ghe/unfil-jan-2013/resources/1.htm
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Archer · Master Of Malts Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 1521

Sounds like it will be a great visit, too far for me to travel. I am surprised they havent released any whisky yet to support production, it must have cost millions so far without taking in a penny. Good luck to them

Fergie · Master Of Malts Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 1748

I will be working but i am sure it will be a good day

Innes · Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 8:01 pm Post subject:

There does seem to be a few of these micro distilleries on the way, great for single malt whisky drinkers.

Landlord · Single Malt Member Joined: 27 Jun 2013 Posts: 26

Hi new to the forum and whisky in general but would love to pay a visit to Daftmill.

Calder · Master Of Malts Joined: 13 Nov 2008 Posts: 691

I will be working also but look forward to hearing about your trip

Keith · Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 5:23 am Post subject:

I will be on my hols or i would have been interested

bifter · Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:06 am Post subject:

bifter · Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 1:05 pm Post subject:

Reminder and last call for the Daftmill visit! Looks like a party of five so far, all from my work. If you're interested PM me within the next couple of days, otherwise look out for my report.
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sorren · Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2013 3:16 pm Post subject:

Hope you have a great time, I sooooo wish I was able to join you ...

bifter · Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:17 pm Post subject:

Our vist to Daftmill was today and it exceeded expectations! Stay posted for blog and pictures...
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