Dalwhinnie Distillers Edition 2023 Release Single Malt Whisky

Since 1997, the Distiller’s Editions from Diageo have been an annual release of limited quantities in which fine malts are double matured in different types of cask wood, chosen to complement the characteristics of each mature whisky. The second maturation takes place in batches, using individually prepared casks that have held a specially selected fortified wine. The result is a range of sublime, deeply flavoured single malt whiskies, each very much true to its origins.
These are the 6 bottlings of the 2023 release: Glenkinchie (Lowlands), Dalwhinnie (Highlands), Cragganmore (Speyside), Oban (West Highlands), Talisker (Isle of Skye), and Lagavulin (Islay), featuring a variety of styles with unique aroma and taste profiles.

Part of the Distiller’s Editions, this is Dalwhinnie 2023 release. The whisky had its first maturation in refill American oak and European oak, and finished in Oloroso seasoned re-charred American oak, with heavily re-charred in new American oak ends.

    Nose:    Lightly heathery and sweetly honeyed, the aroma is beautifully introduced by a nutty fruity waft of Oloroso. Tropical fruit notes of banana and pineapple give it an appealing character, further developed by hints of fresh apricots, walnuts, and wood spice.

    Taste:    Creamy smooth and coating, flowing lightly over the tongue. The taste is honey sweet, yet soon buzzes with warming nutmeg and pepper spice which nicely balance exotic, fruity hints of grape, peach and apricot.

    Finish:   Quite long, attractively sweet and malty yet also clean and with plenty of white pepper spiciness. Elegantly drying, vanilla rich oak spice lingers in the aftertaste.