The Lost Distillery Company recently added a modern-day expression of Campbeltown malt Dalaruan to its portfolio.

Dalaruan was founded in 1825, active until 1922 and sold at auction in 1925. It used to produce triple-distilled whisky but I’m not sure they used any to create this new interpretation.

Dalaruan (43%, Lost Distillery Company ‘Classic Selection’ 2017)

Nose: smoky, and rather oily, but also very new, with lots of hints towards new-make spirit. Pear drops, a little roasted pineapple. Hints of new plastics. Subtle coastal notes. Mouth: sweet and mellow, with the same young fruitiness and hints of young...