Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old

Name: Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old
Brand: Dalwhinnie

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The 15 Year Old from Dalwhinnie, one of Scotland's highest distilleries. A gentle Highland malt of honey, heather and vanilla with the faintest wisp of smoke.

Details

Brand	Dalwhinnie
Distillery	Dalwhinnie
Origin	Scotland / Highlands
Style	Single Malt
Age	15 yrs
ABV	43%
Cask	—

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Heather honey, vanilla and freshly baked bread, with a faint hint of peat behind.
Palate: Smooth and mellow; honey and vanilla sweetness with dried apricot and orange marmalade.
Finish: Long and dry, with malt, walnut and buttery biscuit.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water
On the rocks

Mellow and without rough edges, it suits slow sipping neat. A few drops of water open up the fruit; over ice the sweetness tightens.

Food pairing

Smoked salmon, cheese or nuts. After dinner, try it with honey-based desserts.

Background & production

Made at the Dalwhinnie distillery in the Central Highlands, at around 326 metres above sea level. Founded in 1898, it is regarded as one of the highest distilleries in Scotland and is now owned by Diageo.

Its water comes from a spring in the nearby hills, and it condenses its spirit in traditional worm tubs.

The 15 Year Old is the core bottling and one of Diageo's Classic Malts, bottled at 43% ABV.