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.
This was a disapointing one for me. It wasn't particularly bad but it was just bland and tasted branded. At fifty bucks a bottle i wish i would have tried somthing else. My most unsatisfying buy in awhile.
For years I try drinking scotch, both blended and single malt and had reached the opinion that I was NOT a scotch drinker. Then came my first shot of Dalwhinnie! I now only drink scotch, although I have tried over 100 different scotches, Dalwhinnie is and will remain my first choice. There is nothing that compares to it's wonderful taste. I will admit that I try others and some very expensive single malts, but have yet to find another I like as much!
I tried this 15 and found it smooth on the nose with spirit and sweetness and balanced floral like crysthymums( don't believed I typed that , but sharp, fragrant and floral it is) plus medium flavours of salt, smoke and sweet tastes of vanilla and honey. I tried tasting Laphroig 10 and Bowmore Legend after a dram of this and they seemed a bit brash and rough by comparison (different style I know, but Islay malts have maybe distracted many from other malts). This is a good dram, it includes lots of flavours in a subtle way withought being light and legless. (Re review, "manuka honey"?!.)
Cannot seriousley be bettered - my last bottle just £23.00 from my local supermarket.
From the highest distillery in Scotland this malt remains a marvel. Always classy, never overpowering, with overtones of apples, pears, orange peel and honey. The slightest of smoke and a nutty finish completes the experience. Well worth a visit and just off the main road to the Highlands.
