Released for the Friends Of The Classic Malts in 2013, the Dalwhinnie Triple Whisky Matured Edition was matured in charred American hogsheads, American oak hogshead and European oak casks before it was bottled at 48% ABV. The core range Dalwhinnie 15 is a bit boring for me and thats pretty much all I've tried from them, but this rarity was surprisingly good and that extra couple of percentage ABV really helps it shine.
Some lovely ocean spray and subtle smoke on the nose. More of the ocean than the fire on the nose at least. Sweet upfront and then a little prickly, but beautifully done. Apricot jam which reveals freshly cracked black pepper, that smoothens into cured meats and honey. This dram gives a charcuterie board alongside a cigar. A taster is well worthwhile as this has certainly moved me towards buying a bottle.
I've actually been wanting to taste this so I can make up my mind to buy a bottle. When I found your site and saw it had this I immediately bought some tasting samples and absolutely loved it! Will definitely invest in a bottle
Heard for a while how good Littlemill’s can be. This SMWS 30yo certainly did not disappoint, the nose on this dram was amazing.
It was a flavour packed palete, that certainly stood out as such a fine whisky.
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