The Claxton’s Dalswinton Series
Claxton’s, an independent scotch whisky bottler based in southern Scotland, recently unveiled the second edition of its Dalswinton Series. This collection honors the stunning 5,000-acre Dalswinton Estate, where Claxton’s warehouses and tasting rooms are located.
The Dalswinton Series 2nd Edition comprises five remarkable, high-age-statement whiskies, each sourced from a different distillery across Scotland, celebrating the country’s rich whisky-making tradition. The featured distilleries include Bunnahabhain, Bowmore, Springbank, Clynelish, and Highland Park.
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Availability & Exclusivity
Like the other releases in the Dalswinton Series, this bottle is limited to 100 bottles across the globe, with a price of £775 per bottle.
Is Bunnahabhain An Underrated Distillery?
Of all the distilleries on Islay, Bunnahabhain seems to divide opinion, much like Kilchoman. It’s either a distillery people love or one they’ve never even heard of—which, in today’s whisky world, is quite fascinating.
Primarily producing unpeated spirit, Bunnahabhain offers an excellent entry point for drinkers hesitant to try peated whisky for the first time. Their core range prioritizes exceptional casks, allowing them to maintain a remarkably rich profile in their 12 Year Old whisky. It’s laden with sherry, complemented by subtle hints of salt and a distinct West Coast character. While they do produce peated whisky—and it’s far more accessible than it once was—the unpeated expressions remain their true strength. As a well-known Canadian whisky writer once put it, “The best Speyside whisky is made on Islay.”
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Compared to the island’s peatier styles—distilleries that also craft remarkably complex, layered whiskies—Bunnahabhain stands out for its commitment to a more mainland-style single malt, where peat never interferes.
Final Thoughts On The Claxton’s Dalswinton Series Bunnahabhain 33 Year Old?
Older official bottlings of Bunnahabhain are relatively rare. While 25 Year Old and 30 Year Old expressions are readily available—and undeniably good—they have always felt somewhat restrained at 46.3% ABV. This strength works well for them, but when investing in whisky at this level, a natural cask strength bottling, as approachable as this, delivers bigger, more expressive flavors without the need for additional dilution.
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