Dalwhinnie 1973 29 Year Old

Dalwhinnie 1990 Distillers Edition

Light Amber in colour Nose is malty, musty, liquorice root, dried spices, floral, honey, stewed plums, oak, possibly a hint of smoke Palate: smooth mouth feel, almost creamy. It has a light pepper bite but the fruit shows through. Cherries, stewed plums, raisins, orange peel. Finish is medium long , slight pepper, very light smoke and sherried...

Score 85/100

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old bottled 1980s

A rich, complex scent of sweetness, honey, vanilla, maple and chocolate. Very dessert-like. As for its body, it certainly came out swinging, once that settled down, I found it to be lightly peaty, fruity and oak-y. The finish was short, but tasty. A taste of toffee and wood lingered, but not for long. Overall, I found it to be a nice complex...

Score 79/100

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old

Nose: Very fruity. Overwhelming orange zest, honey, plum. Taste: Sweet, creamy, lots of citrus and honey, tea, grapefruit. Also a floral tone in there. Got some apricot as well after a few sips. The palate is very consistent with the nose. A pretty rounded taste, really mouth filling dram. Finish: Quite long, spicy and smoky. Sweet with a touch of...

Score 88/100

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old bottled 1980s

My first review of a Dalwhinnie and the 15 year old expression I was after for a while. Finally managed a taste and it seems like I'll be sourcing a few more. The nose is typical Highland complexities with a strange floral inclination. My first impression is lavender bath oils and touch of rose water. A subsequent nose confirms the presence of...

Score 92/100