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Whisky Review: Dalwhinnie Distillers Edition 2023

We review Dalwhinnie Distillers Edition 2023, a 15 year old Highland scotch single malt that's been finished in Oloroso sherry casks.

OVERALL RATING

8
$90.00
  • Charles Steele is an attorney and whiskey enthusiast with a penchant for the peculiar.
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Dalwhinnie Distillers Edition 2023 review

Tasting Notes

About:

Appearance:
Light straw almost a white wine.
Nose:
Effervescent with light and airy notes of grasses, tropical fruit like papaya or pineapple. There is a hint of coconut lingering in the background behind the tropical notes. Finally a soft touch of graham to even out the nose.
Palate:
Surprisingly watery with a thin body to the mouthfeel. There is pepper and baking spices, a light char and a touch of peat smoke before balancing the sip to fresh grains. The tropical fruit is gone and replaced by a traditional Scotch taste. The finish is dry, long, and slow. It builds across the palate without being a disruptive flavor.
Finish:
Comments:
This is another really enjoyable cask finish. From the nose through to the finish there are dozens of unique notes to this one. They all play a roll in creating an enjoyable drinking experience, but none of them try to steal the show. Almost as though they each take their respective bow and leave the stage. The 15-year Scotch is an excellent backdrop for this one, it has the strength to stand up to the finishing cask while still being able to work with the new flavors. I think the Oloroso is well matched with the Dalwhinnie.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Charles Steele

Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.

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