Dalwhinnie 15 Years Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

Heather honey, pear, vanilla — gentle Highland malt from 326m altitude, 15 years in ex-bourbon cask.

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Dalwhinnie 15 Years Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

The Dalwhinnie 15 Years is a classic Highland Single Malt from one of Scotland's highest and coldest distilleries – at 326 meters above sea level in the Cairngorms National Park.

The Dalwhinnie Distillery has been working with the soft water of the Allt an t-Sluic spring since 1898 and relies on exceptionally long maturation in American oak ex-bourbon barrels. The harsh climate slows down the maturation process and shapes the distillery's distinctive style.

In the glass, the 15-year-old reveals aromas of heather honey, ripe pears, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is soft and medium-bodied, with light malt, gentle peat in the background, and a long, warm finish with caramel and dry heather.

Neat at room temperature, it unfolds its full depth – a drop of still water further enhances the sweeter notes. A harmonious accompaniment to desserts like crème brûlée or a mature cheddar, and also simply a relaxing dram in the evening after a long day.

Alcohol 43 % Vol.
Serving temp. Room temperature
Volume 0,7 l
Country of origin United Kingdom
Region Highlands
Alcohol content 43 % Vol.

In detail

How does the Dalwhinnie 15 Years Highland Single Malt taste?

The Dalwhinnie 15 Years tastes soft and medium-bodied, with heather honey, ripe pears, and a hint of vanilla. The Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Highlands appears round and calm. It relies on harmony rather than power.

On the palate, light malt is evident. In the background lies gentle peat, which never dominates. The whisky matures in American oak ex-bourbon casks. The distillery is located at 326 meters in the Cairngorms National Park. The harsh climate there slows down the maturation and shapes the house style.

The finish is long and warm. Caramel meets dry heather. At 43% vol, the Dalwhinnie 15 Years remains very accessible. A drop of still water additionally opens up the sweeter notes.

What does the Dalwhinnie 15 Years pair with?

The Dalwhinnie 15 Years pairs well with dessert, as a digestif, and with a cigar. You drink it neat at room temperature. This allows it to unfold its full depth.

With desserts like Crème Brûlée, the caramel and vanilla in the whisky harmonize with the creamy sweetness. A mature cheddar is also a harmonious companion. The malt note of the Dalwhinnie 15 Years meets the strong spice of the cheese.

The Dalwhinnie 15 Years is best suited for quiet evenings. You pour it after a meal or treat yourself to a dram in the evening after a long day. Its soft character makes it a good introduction to the world of Highland whiskies. It also pairs well with an evening with a cigar when you want to take your time.

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The Distillery

Dalwhinnie Distillery

Highland whisky with history. No other distillery is allowed to use the water from Lochan an Doire Uaine: pure snowmelt and rainwater high in the Drumochter Hills. This gives this Scotch its unique balance – malt-sweet, clean, with soft, smoky warmth. Chilled, it unfolds full honey sweetness.

Founded in 1897 as Strathspey, the distillery was soon called Dalwhinnie – "Plain of Meetings" in Gaelic, at the intersection of old roads between two mountain ranges. A beautiful but also harsh location: a fire in 1934, four years of closure, reconstruction during bitterly cold winters and snowdrifts.

Dalwhinnie – Highland character pure.

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