Dalswinton Series – Second Edition

The Claxton’s Dalswinton Series made its first appearance in 2022 and included 5 exceptional whiskies. Each cask was specially selected and matured over several years, showcasing their elegant and varied profiles. With this in mind, we are now ready to introduce the next 5 whiskies in this line; The Dalswinton Series, Second Edition. Following the same format as the original Dalswinton Series, each cask in this release has been specially selected and matured.

Claxton’s Maturation Warehouses and Tasting Rooms sit in the heart of the beautiful and historic, 5,000 acre Dalswinton Estate. The first Dalswinton Series was released in 2021 and sold out globally. The Second Edition consists of five whiskies from prestigious coastal Scotch whisky distilleries; each one over 30 years of age.

Events from the rich and diverse history of the 5,000-acre Dalswinton Estate inspire the images adorning the decanters. Dumfries-based illustrator Jamie Stryker drew each scene. The Dalswinton Estate has a long and illustrious history, and the timeline on each bottle reflects this, starting with the Roman encampments on the banks of the river Nith and ending with the present-day ownership of the estate by the Landale family.

Don’t just take our word for it, take a look at some of the press, tasting notes and reviews this series has garnered

The Whisky Wash Review

Words of Whisky Review

Whisky Notes Review

Confessions of a Whisky Freak Review and Notes

Bunnahabhain - 33yo

Bunnhabhain Distillery sits apart from its Islay counterparts and is known for producing an unpeated but distinctively full-bodied whisky. Bottled at 33 years old, this long matured Bunnahabhain is full of that hallmark complexity and character.

The etching on the bottle depicts the Roman Fort which once stood on the banks of the river Nith. In 80AD, a large Roman Fort was built on the banks of the river Nith within the boundaries of what is now the Dalswinton Estate. It is understood to have housed over 2,000 Roman infantry and cavalry and to be one of the most northerly Roman outposts of its kind.

  • Nose: Sweet tobacco smoke. Marzipan with sweet spices. Apple pie.
  • Palate: Sweet and soft sherry with a mild smoke, oak and spice. Full-bodied and robust.
  • Finish: Cinnamon, oak and soft sherry. A long aftertaste of fruit pie.
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Clynelish - 30yo

Situated on the North East coast of Scotland, Clynelish Distillery is world-renowned for creating a truly unique rich and waxy distillate. This whisky is true to that form, with a distinctive waxy profile still present after 30 years of maturation while bursting with fresh stone fruits.

This decanter is linked to John “The Red” Comyn. It is recorded in local folklore that, in 1306, John “The Red” Comyn sunk his treasure in Comyn’s Pool on the Dalswinton Estate just before meeting his death during a confrontation with Robert the Bruce, the future King of Scotland.

  • Nose: Tablet and vanilla fudge. Waxed hard fruits. Vanilla pods.
  • Palate: Sweet and herbal with a waxy-fruitiness, stone fruits and a mild oakiness.
  • Finish: Hint of tobacco, fresh bread and a softly spicy aftertaste.
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Bowmore - 30yo

This 30 year old Bowmore is a shining example of an Islay distillery – and one that is situated adjacent to the coast. Sweet peat, mingled with coastal seaweed and bursting with tropical fruits make for an incredible dram.

This decanter depicts when Patrick Miller (owner of the Dalswinton Estate) and Robert Burns first met in 1786. Eventually, this led to Burns moving locally, taking up tenancy at Ellisland Farm with Miller as his landlord.

  • Nose: Heavy BBQ notes. Sweet peaty notes. Coastal – cooked seaweed.
  • Palate: Tropical fruit and peat mingle with a sugary-sweetness and soft oak.
  • Finish: Slightly menthol with a long lingering soft smokiness in the aftertaste.
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Springbank - 30yo

From one of the most revered coastal distilleries in Scotland, this bottling of Springbank has all of the complexity that you would expect from a 30 year old. Sweet, yet spicy with tropical fruits and bubble gum. An incredible dram from start to finish.

This decanter depicts Patrick Millar’s steam engine. In 1788, the first steamboat in Britain set sail across Dalswinton Loch. The project, funded by Patrick Millar, then owner of the Dalswinton Estate, was a great success and officially the first steam-propelled boat journey in the United Kingdom.

  • Nose: Icing sugar, cannoli, nutmeg and Dunnage warehouse. Custard and gentle smoke.
  • Palate: Softly sweet and spicy at first. Green apples, oaky and bittersweet. Subtle peat.
  • Finish: A long and changing finish with oak, fruit, bubble gum and vanilla. Rocky minerality.
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Highland Park - 35yo

Highland Park is an iconic Orcadian distillery producing a distinctive heather-infused smoky style of whisky. This 35 year old cask is no different: rich, malty, and spicy, with a sweet heather smoke.

In 1919, the Landale family purchased the Dalswinton Estate and have been residents and guardians ever since. Over the last 100 years, they have developed the manor house, estate buildings and surrounding land into the illustrious rural estate it is today. This decanter depicts the Landale’s version of the Dalswinton Estate.

  • Nose: Rich fruits; cooked apples, pears, prunes. Sweet tobacco with a hint of peat.
  • Palate: Malty and rich with soft spices and oak. Fresh melon and sweet sherry notes.
  • Finish: More rich fruit with heather peat and an oaky-spice aftertaste.
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