Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old bottled 1980s

There are two groups of people, those who like the dalwhinnie 15, and think it's amazing (the Jim Murray club of followers) and some who claim its a good, but not exciting malt (The late Micheal Jackson Club , RIP) . Murray gives this malt 95 while MJ 76. A big difference. i set on to find where i stand when it comes to the Dalwhinnie:)

Nose: Heathery notes, with the weakest hint of smoke. faint smoke, don't expect a chimney here.

Palate: Honey heather, with mixed spice, vanilla and a peppery finish, that "stings" your tongue in a very charming way. adorable.

Finish: Long, spice and white pepper.not the Talisker style, but pleasing little pepper. love the finish here.

so where do i stand? somewhere in the middle i think. it's not a 95 point whisk. no ma'am. it ain't. but it's a fine dram, a perilously drinkable malt. i could easily go for a few drams of this, when sitting at home.

don't expect wonders, but it's a very good malt. lightly smokey, and spiced. extremely drinkable.

a dram I'd like at home.

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