The Daftmill 2005 Inaugural Release is a single malt whisky from Daftmill, a family-operated distillery in the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland. Managed by the Cuthbert family, the distillery's operations are woven into the farm's seasonal rhythms, distilling only during the quieter agricultural periods.
The whisky, distilled in 2005, signifies Daftmill's debut into spirit production. Its standout feature is the in-house cultivation of barley, contributing to the whisky's traceability. This inaugural release is aged for 12 years and was bottled in 2018.
This first batch has led to a limited-edition offering of 629 individually numbered bottles, appealing to whisky collectors due to their rarity. With a strength of 55.8% ABV, the Daftmill 2005 Inaugural Release provides a high proof experience.
In sum, the Daftmill 2005 Inaugural Release captures the distinct marriage of farming and distilling, highlighting the whisky's unique production narrative from barley cultivation to bottling.
Auction sales and price statistics for the past 3 months
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Auction sales and price statistics by year, cumulative total
2018-2026
Between 2018 and 2026,
the value of Daftmill 2005 Inaugural Release underwent an average annual change of
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which this whisky was sold at auctions,
compared to the previous year and cumulatively over time.
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Recent hammer prices from past online auctions for Daftmill 2005 - Inaugural Release - 700 ml / 55.8 and closely matching bottles.
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