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.
I'm surprised by many very high scores, and it being widely seen as smooth. I was instantly struck by the harsh palate and alcohol for a single malt, and unfortunately left unimpressed.
If you want to get a pie for a party you get apple pie. Not cause it is really anyones favorite but because no one really hates it. Dal 15 is like that. It plays it safe. It is still scotch but takes no bold stances. Slightly peaty and virtually no smoke. But the value in this scotch is its timidness. It is a great beginners scotch. If you look at any blog or info on beginners scotch drinking this is the #1 recommended. I have one in my cabinet always for the scotch dabbler that comes over now and again.
Don't like the style at all. Taste is terrible for scotch whisky.
Any complexity this bottle has is lost with its rubbing alcohol finish. Not very enjoyable, spend the few extra bucks and get something worth your time.
Its the sooo smooth and with a drop of water it is magnificent
