About the distillery: At 1,073 feet (326 meters), this Speyside whisky distillery is one of the highest in Scotland. Up here, in the heart of the Scottish Grampians, the air is cool and the water is pure (with a welcome hint of regional peat). Originally called Strathspey when it opened in 1897, Dalwhinnie is now named after a nearby village, with a name that is Gaelic for "meeting place." A popular single malt Scotch since it was included in producer Diageo's line of Classic Malts as the Highlands entry in 1987.
Tasting notes: The nose is flavorful, with a hint of peat. Bright golden color; rich body. From a gentle sweet start, it has a rich, rounded, fruity heart and a long, intensely beautiful finish with hints of peat and summer fruit. A good aperitif.
You will like this if you like: Cragganmore, The Speyside.
Ratings: Taster one, 84; taster two, 81; taster three, 76. Average: 80.
