Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Centenary

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old bottled 1980s

Bought this a few weeks ago after debating it for over a year. I'd always been curious and finally took the plunge. Nose: Banana, Peat, Unripe Strawberries, Lemon Cake, Nutmeg, Honey Palate: Bananas, light Peat, light Smoke, Wood Spice, Walnut, the Lemon Cake from the nose has turned into Lemon Meringue Pie. Finish: Medium. Walnuts with the...

Score 85/100

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old

The nose is somewhat acid-like and pretty salty. While it's body is light, though firm, the finish is rather long and smokey. I didn't think this dram would be so powerful. It's not bad, but it's not extraordinary either. A bit too salty for me.

Score 72/100

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old bottled 1980s

Blond. Nez: fruité. alcool. Boisé. Épicé. Cannelle. Bouche: léger et mince. Chaleur d'alcool. Vanille. Bois. Fruité. Pêche. Prune. Finale alcool et amère.

Score 71/100

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old

I'll start by saying I really love Highland and Speyside Malts. I think that Dalwhinnie 15 year should be the benchmark for judging other Highland malts. Not too much of anything. Elegant and understated, with no flavors being overwhelming, but working together to balance the pour. Nose: Crisp, sweet, a little citrus and a touch of peat but very...

Score 88/100