Daftmill Single Farm 2008 Winter Release 46% 70cl is a rare expression of authenticity, a whisky made not by a corporation, but by a farmer. Produced in tiny quantities on the Cuthbert family’s working farm in Fife, this seasonal release reflects a year’s harvest and the rhythms of the land itself. Distilled in 2008 and bottled after slow maturation, it’s a testament to patience, purity, and place, the essence of true craft whisky.

Daftmill Single Farm - 2008 Winter Release 46% 70cl
Brand: Daftmill | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 46% | Origin: Lowlands, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Fresh and delicate, with notes of orchard fruit, vanilla, and soft malt wrapped in hints of honey and meadow grass.
Palate: Light yet complex, layers of apple, pear, and creamy toffee unfold with subtle oak, spice, and barley sweetness.
Finish: Long, gentle, and clean, leaving behind whispers of malt, citrus, and soft vanilla.

Production Details:
Daftmill is a single-estate distillery, meaning every grain of barley used is grown, malted, distilled, and matured on the family farm. The 2008 Winter Release was distilled in the colder months and aged entirely in first-fill bourbon casks, allowing the distillery’s signature freshness and sweetness to shine through. Bottled at 46%, unchill-filtered, and naturally colored, it reflects whisky made the traditional way, by hand, in harmony with nature.

Perfect For:
Perfect for purists who value craftsmanship over volume. A whisky for quiet contemplation, ideal for those who appreciate subtlety, structure, and the taste of provenance.

Expert Notes:
Critics describe Daftmill as “the Clos of Scotch whisky”, a producer defined by scarcity, precision, and integrity. The 2008 Winter Release is celebrated for its balance of creamy Lowland elegance and bright, farm-fresh character.

Customer Reviews:

“Incredibly pure and honest, the whisky equivalent of farm-to-table.”
“Soft, complex, and impossibly refined. Worth every drop.”
“You can taste the land in the glass, elegant and alive.”

Interesting Fact:
Daftmill only distills during the farm’s off-season, twice a year, in summer and winter, producing fewer than 100 casks annually. This seasonal approach mirrors the agricultural calendar, making every release truly limited and deeply personal.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open its orchard and vanilla notes. Perfect alongside shortbread, soft cheeses, or simply on its own after dusk.

Distillery Background:
Founded by brothers Francis and Ian Cuthbert in 2005, Daftmill is one of Scotland’s few true farm distilleries. Situated in the Lowlands, it operates on authenticity and restraint, no marketing noise, no mass production. Each bottle is a quiet statement of quality and place, reflecting the family’s respect for tradition and terroir.