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Dalwhinnie 30 Year (2020 Special Release)
Dalwhinnie

Dalwhinnie 30 Year (2020 Special Release)

Whiskey Single Malt Highlands 30 Year 51.9% ABV
$$$$$ $300 and up Collector Top 10% of whiskey
11 reviews raw average 4.31
94 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

Dalwhinnie 30 Year is one of eight single malt Scotch whiskies in Diageo's 2020 Special Release Collection. Crafted by master blender Dr. Craig Wilson, the theme for this year's collection is "Rare by Nature." Dalwhinnie 30 Year is matured in refill hogsheads. It is bottled at a natural cask strength of 51.9% ABV. Availability is limited to 6,978 bottles in the US, Europe, Canada, Australia, South Africa, select Asian markets and airport duty free in late fall 2020.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Rich 65
Fruity 50
Tart 40
Full Bodied 40
Herbal 30
Oily 25
Sweet 20
Floral 20

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 5 parsed reviews.

Richard ModernDrinking 3.8

An intriguing nose of peaches and jasmine. Rich flavors of shortbread, ginger, lemon and a glimpse of peach in the mouth. Lots of oak spice on the finish. Very nice, but dare I say a little boring? I think what the entire special releases range appears to lack is much in the way of mouthfeel. There are none of the lovely, unctuous oils I am enjoying in the tastiest bottles I have open from Springbank, Kilkerran or Clynelish. An unfair comparison perhaps, but for me at least the difference between special and spectacular.

ddkkpp 4.8

nose is mild and sweet. Palate grows and the finish is smoky and peat. Such a nice finish, peatty but not Ardbeg. 2nd dram: mild toffee/green apple/chocolate nose, spiced palate hard to guess what, sweet smooth finish that lingers but not unpleasant. Lots to like in the finish, citrus fruit, cinnamon. I feel like the finish is where this drink is at, where it can really be enjoyed.

Brian trip 4.0

Nose: 4.25/5 rubber, dried leaves, floral, jasmine Palate: 3.75/5 umami, dark chocolate Finish: 4/5 sweet Adding water gives a lot more floral notes and chalk

ddkkpp 3.8

Pricey but very good. Peppery and fruity, sweet nose, mild palate and peppery finish. Is it worth it? Not quite in my opinion.

bvanveelen 4.5

Very very smooth taste and finish

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