Dalwhinnie Distillers Edition

Meh

Sehr guter Whiskey mit Sherry Abgang

2022 Nose light malt honey peat Great balance of honey, malt, bitter almost smooth like a blend. The peat comes in on the back end. Very good

1997 Edition, Bottled 2013

Round two of the not-yet-reviewed bottles from my collection, following round one (Balvenie 12 Single Barrel). Deep, clear amber color. Nose is reminiscent of pear nectar, like a concentrate of Oban 14, along with a subtle smoky peat; orange marmalade on toast; and an autumnal tart apple cider. The palate is amplified and mouthcoating, with a smokier, but by no means overdone, presence. Some sweet golden raisins and honey also make an appearance. The sweet smokiness continues on the lengthy finish. Delicious. 4.25 on the Distiller scale. This bottle distilled 2004; bottled 2019. 43% ABV. N.B.: All spirits tasted neat in a Glencairn glass.

Nose: Light fruits, honeycomb, caramelized orange peel, light vanilla, smells like an Icewine Nose after swirl: Very airy and sweet notes Nose after water drop: Much more aggressive burn gives way to honey-dipped fruits. Palate: Thin, oily mouthfeel. Oddly enough... Honey Nut Cheerios! Like a honeycomb-enveloped malty grain. Very slight, light fruitiness, but nowhere near as much as the nose. Palate after water drop: Medium heat, much darker notes; stone fruit, peat. Finish: very little heat (almost none), light notes fade into dark grainy finish. Slight linger.