Rating 94
Style
Whiskey
Classification Single Malt
Age Statement 12 Years
Produced In Scotland
ABV 57.7%
Availability Year Round
Price $122.00 
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Reviewed 2026-09-09

Single Cask Nation Dailuaine 2010 (Skurnik Selection) Review

Talk about geeky. This 12-year-old Speyside single malt was selected by one of America's premier independent bottlers, Single Cask Nation, and then bottled exclusively for its distributor, Skurnik. You're probably not familiar with the distiller, Dailuaine, which is more commonly utilized in Diageo blends. And that’s a shame because as a single malt, it soars. Aged 8 years in ex-bourbon casks before being finished for 4 more in a PX sherry butt, there’s delicate orchard fruit note on the nose, though the palate is richer, with sticky toffee pudding, dark fruits, and honey-dipped apples. At 57.7 percent ABV, the mouthfeel is rich and almost waxy, with a long, lingering finish.

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Single Cask Nation Dailuaine 2010 (Skurnik Selection)
Talk about geeky. This 12-year-old Speyside single malt was selected by one of America's premier independent bottlers, Single Cask Nation, and then bottled exclusively for its distributor, Skurnik. You're probably not familiar with the distiller, Dailuaine, which is more commonly utilized in Diageo blends. And that’s a shame because as a single malt, it soars. Aged 8 years in ex-bourbon casks before being finished for 4 more in a PX sherry butt, there’s delicate orchard fruit note on the nose, though the palate is richer, with sticky toffee pudding, dark fruits, and honey-dipped apples. At 57.7 percent ABV, the mouthfeel is rich and almost waxy, with a long, lingering finish.

Reviewed On: 09-09-2026
94
POINTS
Single Cask Nation Dailuaine 2010 (Skurnik Selection)
Talk about geeky. This 12-year-old Speyside single malt was selected by one of America's premier independent bottlers, Single Cask Nation, and then bottled exclusively for its distributor, Skurnik. You're probably not familiar with the distiller, Dailuaine, which is more commonly utilized in Diageo blends. And that’s a shame because as a single malt, it soars. Aged 8 years in ex-bourbon casks before being finished for 4 more in a PX sherry butt, there’s delicate orchard fruit note on the nose, though the palate is richer, with sticky toffee pudding, dark fruits, and honey-dipped apples. At 57.7 percent ABV, the mouthfeel is rich and almost waxy, with a long, lingering finish.

Reviewed On: 09-09-2026