Born from barley grown on a single farm and distilled during the farm’s off season, Daftmill’s 2009 Asian Summer Batch is a whisper of Old World craftsmanship in a bottle. Ultra limited, obsessively handmade, this isn’t whisky for the masses. It’s whisky for the few.

Daftmill Single Malt – 2009 Asian Summer Batch Release
Brand: Daftmill | Category: Lowland Single Malt | ABV: 46% | Origin: Scotland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Elegant and aromatic, orchard apples, lemon zest, and wildflowers after the rain. It smells like summer at the edge of a field.
Palate: Incredibly refined. Vanilla sponge cake, poached pear, barley sugar, and a grassy freshness that’s distinctively Lowland.
Finish: Long and linear, soft spice, green fruit, and a mineral purity that’s both calming and crisp.

Production Details
This 2009 vintage was distilled from the estate’s own Optic barley and matured in ex bourbon barrels for over a decade. Crafted at Daftmill’s farm-distillery, operated by the Cuthbert family, it’s produced only during short windows when farming slows. This Asian exclusive release is one of the rarest Daftmills on the planet.

Perfect For
True collectors and quiet connoisseurs. Best poured in thoughtful company, on nights where fewer words are spoken and every drop is savored.

Expert Notes
Daftmill doesn’t advertise, doesn’t mass produce, and doesn’t compromise, which is why it’s earned cult status among whisky purists. Every release is small, traceable, and built to age beautifully. This 2009 batch is no exception, subtle, cerebral, and stunning.

Customer Reviews
🗨 “I didn’t drink it for six months. When I finally did, wow. Worth every second.”
🗨 “Fresh, clean, honest whisky. It’s like a Lowland love letter.”
🗨 “You can feel the season in it. This one’s poetry, not performance.”

Interesting Fact
Daftmill is one of the only farm distilleries in Scotland growing all its own barley. Each release is vintage dated, making it as traceable as fine wine.

Serving Suggestions
Neat, always. Let it breathe for a few minutes in the glass, it opens like a summer sky. Avoid dilution unless you're after the lightest citrus lift.

Distillery Background
Located in Fife, Scotland, Daftmill is run by brothers Francis and Ian Cuthbert, farmers first, distillers second. Their stills only run when farm work allows, leading to some of the rarest and most intentionally crafted whisky in the world. No fanfare. Just flawless execution.