Domhayn

Accolades

◾New record touchdown depth of 220 meters / 721 feet​

◾To date, the oldest malt barley spirit finished by Domhayn

◾Submerged on 18th October 2025, birthday of legendary musician Chuck Berry

◾Finishing of a spirit from formerly one of Scotland's largest distilleries.

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Provenance

One of two compact casks submerged on same date, 18th October 2025, less than 3km from the landmark Urquhart Castle.

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Cask DLNTN8 was made from European Oak, with a light toast and complimented with 12 months of blended Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry seasoning in central Europe's more temperate climate.​

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The selected first fill for cask DLNTN8 was a 2008 natural strength, unpeated, single distillery malt barley spirit from South East of Inverness. 

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With cask and spirit united, the journey continued into Scotland’s Great Glen — an ancient geological fault line so vast it can be seen from space. It cuts a dramatic path through the Highlands, running from the Atlantic at Fort William all the way to the North Sea at Inverness. Along this natural corridor lie rugged mountains, storied towns, and a chain of deep, brooding lochs — including the most famous of them all, the 23‑mile (37 km) stretch of dark water known as Loch Ness.

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On the day of its evolution, the weather was the most transformative we've experienced. Sunrise was a delicate pastel glory, followed by mist gently wisping across the Lochs surface, only to be replaced by the calmest of days, with mirror-like water reflecting the beautifully sun-lit landscape. 

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At 57°20′11.01″N, 4°24′38.12″W, cask DLNTN8 touched down at an incredible depth of 220 meters (721 feet), where the water temperature was 2°C (36 °F). Like all Domhayn casks, having produced its optimal results, this cask will never be used again. 

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The result, a release of 6 bottles (70cl) at 54.7% vol, presented naturally and non-chill filtered. Bottles 1 to 3 are stored safely in a vault. During 2026, bottles 4, 5 and 6 will be presented for sale, typically via auction.