Dallas Dhu 1979 Vintage 33 Year Old (Gordon & MacPhail) US Edition Speyside Single Malt 75cl 43% ABV
Dallas Dhu 1979 Vintage 33 Year Old is a rare Speyside single malt from a closed distillery, bottled in 2012 by Gordon & MacPhail for the US market. Distilled in 1979 and matured for decades before bottling, this is the kind of old-school, hard-to-replace whisky that collectors chase—especially with Dallas Dhu’s history and long-closed status.
Key Features
- Distillery: Dallas Dhu (closed)
- Country: Scotland
- Region: Speyside
- Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Vintage / Distilled: 1979
- Age: 33 years
- Bottled: 2012
- Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
- Edition: US Edition
- Cask / Maturation: sherry refill hogshead
- Bottle Size: 75cl
- ABV: 43%
About Dallas Dhu (Closed Distillery)
Dallas Dhu operated from 1899 to 1983 and is now a museum, making official stocks increasingly scarce. The name translates as “Black Water Valley” in Gaelic, and the distillery has a fascinating history—designed during the whisky boom, rebuilt after a 1939 fire, and ultimately closed in the early 1980s. Bottlings like this are a genuine snapshot of a lost Speyside style.
Flavour Profile (What to Expect)
With long ageing and sherry refill cask influence, expect a mature, balanced profile where complexity comes from time rather than heavy wood:
- Gentle sherry warmth and dried-fruit depth
- Polished oak character from extended maturation
- A composed, classic Speyside style at 43% ABV
Why We Like It / Who It’s For
A great pick for:
- Collectors of closed distillery Scotch whisky
- Gordon & MacPhail fans seeking older, vintage Speyside releases
- Drinkers who enjoy mature, elegantly aged single malts
- Gifting for serious whisky lovers who value history and rarity
Delivery, Authenticity & Condition
All bottles are supplied as received and are carefully packed for safe delivery. As with all vintage bottles, label and packaging condition can vary—please review the product photos for the exact item.
Call to Action
If you’re looking to add a true closed distillery Speyside malt to your collection, Dallas Dhu 1979 33 Year Old by Gordon & MacPhail is a standout—secure it while it’s available.