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Might 23, 2025
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Two Dalwhinnie, classic vs. NAS
Not probably the most helpful of periods, I’m afraid, particularly as it’s going to function two ‘completed’ variations, however we’re moderately keen on Dalwhinnie. The truth is, we warmly suggest the ‘chocolate + whisky’ tastings they organise on the distillery.
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Dalwhinnie’s ‘Whisky & Chocolate
Tasting Expertise’ (Diageo) |
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One mustn’t overlook both the essential position Dalwhinnie performed in educating budding malt fans, being one of many key gamers within the early days of the very, very – and I imply very – seminal ‘Basic Malts of Scotland’. I say they need to restart the buyer membership too and resend their pretty, very instructional printed newsletters, particularly since there is a vital revival within the recognition of print magazines. And keep in mind that it’s largely paper that helps keep (you possibly can see simply how necessary that is) and replant forests, in addition to retailer way more carbon so long as it’s recycled. However we digress as soon as once more…
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Dalwhinnie 2004/2019 ‘Distiller’s Version’ (43%, OB, D.SA.313) 
Completed in ‘oloroso-seasoned casks’. One appreciates Diageo’s honesty in not making an attempt to make you imagine, by omission, that these are real oloroso casks from genuine bodegas. Others may take word, we predict. Color: gold. Nostril: pretty, mushy, chocolatey certainly, malty, with hints of stout, roasted nuts, and caramelised apples. There’s a sure freshness. Mouth: it’s good, exhibiting walnut wine and occasional, then orange marmalade earlier than transferring additional into toasted malt, Ovaltine, and praline. To be trustworthy, I discover it excellent, particularly with the malty aspect a lot to the fore. End: not immensely lengthy, however nonetheless superbly malty. A dry aftertaste of earth, nuts, and oloroso, with a really faint contact of wooden smoke. Feedback: there you’ve it. Maybe the perfect of the Distiller’s Editions when in comparison with their non-finished counterparts (assume current Lagavulin DE vs. Lagavulin 16).
SGP:551 – 85 factors. |
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Dalwhinnie ‘Distiller’s Version’ (43%, OB, 2022) 
Adieu to vintages and thus to age statements. Bear in mind, NAS doesn’t imply there’s no age, it means the age is hid. Each whisky has an age. One imagines that on this case, the age has been decreased. Color: gold. Nostril: it does certainly really feel youthful, extra straightforwardly fruity, with much less pronounced oloroso affect, and a barely extra natural and yeasty edge. Frankly, it’s nonetheless moderately good, however positively easier. Mouth: nearer to the 2004/2019 version, however a bit rougher and fewer advanced. There’s much less growth, with a contact extra toffee, much less toasted malt, Ovaltine, and the like. End: leaning extra in the direction of espresso, although the nuts stay current. No shock to discover a trace of Guinness right here too, I’d think about. Feedback: the variations are fairly notable when evaluating the 2 variations, although it’s uncertain they’d stand out as a lot if tasted solely days or even weeks aside.
SGP:551 – 83 factors. |
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Beginning tomorrow, we’re holding our personal Distant Islay Competition right here on WF, prepare!
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