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.
Irrespective of the remarkably low price, Dalwhinnie 15 is by far one of the finest single malts in Scotland. This simple, clean, albeit elegant and unpretentious Highland whisky composes an equilibrium of honey (the Master of Malt Chaps here are spot on in terms of identifying Manuka honey taste-it's dominant), cinnamon, in tandem with the buttery notes of walnuts and almonds. There is also an unobtrusive flavour of citrus (more gentle lime than overwhelming lemon). The peat and smoke are just as subtle and contribute effectively to the overall elegance of this superb dram.
I enjoy this fifteen year old Dalwhinnie in the late afternoon before Dinner.
One of the very best singles I have ever tasted not too smokey just right I love it . It will be my single malt to go to from now on .
Definitely more money than my regular dram, Johnnie Walker Gold, but absolutely worth a try. Smooth, many flavour profiles which reveal themselves each and every sip. I usually stick to blends for the robust big flavours but this delivers with undeniable balance and full nose.
A fine aroma brings me back to mucking about the moors
