Whisky Review: 2021 Dalwhinnie The Distillers Edition from s Edition for a dessert pour landed on my desk at 43% ABV. Here is what I found.
Nose
This is a light straw color. It forms a thick rim on the glass that takes a long time to form into tears. This has the smell of a honeysuckle tree, whole oranges, and a bit of lemon oil. There is just a hint of the grain on the nose as well.
Palate
This is like drinking honey water. It is light and delicate while being full of flavor. It is certainly on the sweet side with notes of honey and star fruit. There is a brief note of cherry on the mid palate. The front and mid palate are quite clean while the finish has a bit of that sulfur taste. The finish is complemented by a light earthy spice, reminiscent of white pepper and allspice. The addition of water sees the sweetness subdued and all the flavors other than the honey are present for longer. There is just a bit of malt that wasnt there straight out of the bottle as well.
Finish
I find this a bit too straight forward and sweet for my tastes. I prefer the Cragganmore Distillers Edition for a dessert pour, but this is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a sweeter, easy drinking style of whisky. Dalwhinnie is a Scotch that I have used to introduce many people to the category, even those that were convinced they did not like Scotch of any kind.
The Bottom Line
Whisky Review: 2021 Dalwhinnie The Distillers Edition delivers the goods. It is well-made, genuinely enjoyable, and represents solid value for what you are getting. I would happily buy this again.
