Stop number 112 on the SDT is Daftmill. This Lowland distillery is part of a working farm and is located entirely within a converted barn. The maximum annual output is an incredibly small 20,000 liters and they claim to only fill roughly 100 casks per year. They only distill twice per year in the winter and summer when the farm production is down. The 2006 Winter batch is their second release and consists of only 6 first fill bourbon casks (080/2006, 081/2006, 082/2006, 083/2006, 084/2006, 085/2006) which yielded 1625 bottles and was bottled on December 16th, 2018. Bottled at 46% ABV and is non chill filtered and natural color of pale straw. The nose starts off as a big ol’ pile of dry grass soaked in lemon/lime citrus. Green grapes, honey, malty, barley sugar. Creamy vanilla with bourbony oak. Pickled ginger, dried berries and a touch of mint. Green apples and underripe pears, pineapple, orange citrus, oranges & cream - very tropical without being over the top fruity. Slightly nutty, like almond flour, biscuity. A light and delicate arrival on the palate, very bright with lemon/lime citrus. A somewhat sharp bourbony oak that is more oak than bourbon, a bit floral. A very clean and pure spirit. Like the nose, this turns tropical, but maybe even more so. Pineapple, ginger, coconut, orange and maybe a little papaya. Some vanilla and a little peppery. A light to medium bodied mouthfeel that is creamy, mouth coating and dry. The finish is fairly short with oak, lime and pineapple. I have to say that at first I didn’t think much of this whisky. It came off as a bit boring. No peat, no sherry, no fancy wine cask finish...what’s the deal? Then I realized that this is simply a more traditional way of producing scotch. Quality first fill casks, aged to a maturity level and not just an age statement. No frills or finishes to cover up any blemishes. Other than wanting the finish to be a little stronger, there’s nothing really wrong with this single malt. I’m sure I’m 5-6 years they will have one fine 18 year old on their hands. 3.75-4 Cheers