Dalwhinnie is the single malt distillery renowned for its great value, gentle whiskies. Full of sticky sweetness and a meaty body typical of worm tub distilleries, the Scotch made here was always a blender’s favourite but its own single malts shine too with their flawless, clean, crisp profile. Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old is a standout that has been Dal-winning its way into our hearts for some time now. The Highland single malt was aged in a combination of bourbon and oloroso sherry casks and has just a smidge of smoke running through it to add depth. Delicious stuff.
Aromatic, toffee, fruit salad, lush nectarine, custard. Floral, apple blossom, honeysuckle. Apple peels, pear, touch of smoke.
Malty. Walnuts steeped in manuka honey with vanilla sponge. Gentle smoke weaves its way through the cereal with a touch of spice.
Long, malty, walnut, almond.
A Malt of two halves? I bought in on offer in Tesco ( £10 off) for a wee treat after spending a few days working on slate roof. In front of a roaring log fire there were strong hints of apples and cinnamon almost like a mulled cider. I was mightily impressed with my bargain find. But...in the absence of a fire it taste rather run of the mill, not a bad whiskey just not as special as I first thought. But never mind I'll just keep it for those nights in front of the fire.
Hit by a terrible bug, I staggered into Tesco's for some cheap generic Ibuprofin. Weak and sweaty I wandered around, before drifting, spaced out to the booze aisles, where beer and wine held no attraction but for the first time in an age I decided upon whiskey which, despite having become too heavy for me to stomach, brought a fantasy of warmth and comfort to mind. A small bottle of Dalwhinnie 15 caught my eye and was purchased with little pocket indentation for a single matured malt. It was a winner-surprisingly light, mellow and smooth- I drank it straight over ice over two evenings appreciating its lifting of the spirit and warming of the soul.
Overrated in my opinion. Ok in the mouth but the finish fails me completely. For the same money I can get an entry level Macallan or a Singleton, both far superior.
A lovely taste of scotch. Not daily but a whisky to let go over your tongue and really enjoy on a quiet evening. It used to be a must in my drinks cabinet for many years. I haven't bought a bottle for three years which I think I should make good.
Bought this on the strength of reviews and it's appearance in Ian Buxton's "101 Whiskies...Before You Die". Pleasant enough on the nose, inoffensive but rather bland taste and a weak finish. But it is rather at the inexpensive end of the scale so I'm not complaining - just won't make it my "go to" scotch of choice. Perfectly pleasant and undemanding - like a Radio 4 afternoon drama.
