Dalwhinnie
15 Years Old
- 43
- 15 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- Highlands
John Grant, George Sellar, and Alexander Mackenzie founded Dalwhinnie Distillery in the bleak, wind-swept central Highlands in 1898. Located in the village of Dalwhinnie, in the Cairngorm National Park. The area actually falls into the Speyside region, despite being labelled as a Highland whisky. Chosen for its access to clear spring water from Lochan-Doire-Uaine and abundant peat from the surrounding bogs, the site of the distillery makes it the highest...
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John Grant, George Sellar, and Alexander Mackenzie founded Dalwhinnie Distillery in the bleak, wind-swept central Highlands in 1898. Located in the village of Dalwhinnie, in the Cairngorm National Park. The area actually falls into the Speyside region, despite being labelled as a Highland whisky. Chosen for its access to clear spring water from Lochan-Doire-Uaine and abundant peat from the surrounding bogs, the site of the distillery makes it the highest in Scotland. Their visitors centre lies 1,154 ft (352 m) above sea level.
The name Dalwhinnie originates from the Gaelic word "Dail Chuinnidh," signifying a meeting place, reflecting the meeting of ancient cattle drovers' routes through the mountains. Diageo, the largest alcoholic drinks company in the world, owns the distillery today after it changed hands several times over the years.
Smooth aromatic heather and honey sweetness, Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old is a clean, crisp Scotch. Provides a perfect introduction to the delights of single malt whisky. From the highest and coldest distillery in Scotland, Dalwhinnie is the only Highland whisky to offer a combination of clean and easy drinking, malty and sweet flavours with a smooth and smoky warmth. A smooth, deliciously enjoyable single malt.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Gold.
Body - Smooth, light to medium body.
Nose - A big, crisp, dry and very aromatic nose with hints of heather and peat.
Palate - Smooth, soft and lasting flavours of heather-honey sweetness and vanilla followed by deeper citrus-fruit flavours and hints of malted bread.
Finish - Long, lingering, surprisingly intense finish that starts sweetly, then gives way to smoke, peat and malt.
The name Dalwhinnie originates from the Gaelic word "Dail Chuinnidh," signifying a meeting place, reflecting the meeting of ancient cattle drovers' routes through the mountains. Diageo, the largest alcoholic drinks company in the world, owns the distillery today after it changed hands several times over the years.
Smooth aromatic heather and honey sweetness, Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old is a clean, crisp Scotch. Provides a perfect introduction to the delights of single malt whisky. From the highest and coldest distillery in Scotland, Dalwhinnie is the only Highland whisky to offer a combination of clean and easy drinking, malty and sweet flavours with a smooth and smoky warmth. A smooth, deliciously enjoyable single malt.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Gold.
Body - Smooth, light to medium body.
Nose - A big, crisp, dry and very aromatic nose with hints of heather and peat.
Palate - Smooth, soft and lasting flavours of heather-honey sweetness and vanilla followed by deeper citrus-fruit flavours and hints of malted bread.
Finish - Long, lingering, surprisingly intense finish that starts sweetly, then gives way to smoke, peat and malt.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig