Is Dalwhinnie a good whiskey?

A great single malt Scotch whisky, and excellent value for money too. The flavours are simple, but flawless, a clean, crisp 15 year old from the Dalwhinnie Distillery, also part of Diageo’s Classic Malts range.

What whisky is similar to Dalwhinnie?

Oban 14 year old
Oban 14 year old is another Highlander like the Dalwhinnie, with similar honey and floral notes. But the Oban is probably more typical of the Highland style, with distinctive smokey notes as well.

Is Dalwhinnie 15 Smokey?

Dalwhinnie has a smokey, floral aroma and a delicate palate of heather and honed malt.

What Scotch is similar to Balvenie?

Generally, if you like Balvenie, look for other Speysides: Macallan, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet and Cragganmore are pretty easy to find. I love Balvenie Double Wood and also love Aberlour A’bunadh, Glenmorangie (Nectar D’or, La Santa, or Quinta Ruban), Lagavulin 16, and Balvenie 14.

Is Dalwhinnie peated?

Located in the Highlands where it is quite remote and windy, the Dalwhinnie Distillery is a distillery that doesn’t quite get the press it deserves. 100% malted barley from a single distillery. Dried with peat.

Is Dalwhinnie collectable?

In common with its Classic Malts stablemates, independent bottlings of Dalwhinnie are so rare as to be practically non-existent.

How do you drink Dalwhinnie 15?

But whether you are for or against ice, definitely try the Dalwhinnie 15 with a bit of water at least once! The smooth flavors of heather-honey, vanilla and citrus fruit flow into a lingering and surprisingly intense finish.

What is the most popular whisky in Scotland?

The Famous Grouse
The Edrington Group For many years, The Famous Grouse has held the top spot as the biggest selling whisky in Scotland, making it the nation’s top tipple in the category.

Is Dalwhinnie single malt?

From the highest distillery in Scotland comes Dalwhinnie 15-Year-Old is a Highland Single Malt from the highest distillery and coldest in Scotland. It is a smooth, aromatic, heather and honey sweet whisky.

How do you drink Dalwhinnie?

With its clean, heather flavours, the 15 Year Old can be served neat or with still water in a tumbler. Celebrate the cool climate origins of Dalwhinnie by chilling a bottle in the freezer and serving in a frozen glass. These delicately smoky flavours also pair well with crème brûlée or bread and butter pudding.

Which is better Balvenie 15 year or Dalwhinnie 15 year?

It’s very similar to (and cheaper than) The Balvenie Single Barrel 15 year and a little bit lighter in style than Oban 14, but stands up well against any unpeated ex-bourbon malt. If there is a weakness here, it’s in the forgettable finish.

What kind of Scotch is Dalwhinnie 15 year?

This is a quintessential ex-bourbon Highland malt, with primary characteristics of summer fruits, flowers, and honey. It’s very similar to (and cheaper than) The Balvenie Single Barrel 15 year and a little bit lighter in style than Oban 14, but stands up well against any unpeated ex-bourbon malt.

What kind of whisky is Balvenie 12 year old?

The Balvenie 12 year old single barrel – Jason’s review. Colour: marzipan. On the nose: shortbread and a vanilla sponge with a touch of lemon peel. Floral with pine nuts, tablet and white chocolate. Then more vanilla, honey and wood. Water reveals pineapple and apricot. In the mouth: fairly inoffensive with a touch of honey and Custard Creams.

What kind of cask is Balvenie 15 single barrel?

Up today is a Balvenie 15 single barrel, aged in a European sherry cask. For being such a prominent distillery, I haven’t tried that many offerings from Balvenie but have generally liked the ones that I have tasted.