Is Dalwhinnie 15 an acceptable gift?

[Elagabalus]

A friend got a bottle of Dalwhinnie 15 as a present. He has yet to open it. He isn't even into scotch really. What should he expect? What could anyone recently introduced to scotch, expect from Dalwhinnie 15?

[Lawrence]

.....that they've been given a great present. I like Dalwhinnie 15......it's a great dram.

[shoganai]

If I recall correctly it's very smooth and fruity and overall just a very pleasant drink. One of the better deals in PA, although it's been a while since I had a bottle. Perhaps too long...

[OKDiver1]

I know I would be very happy.
Turn things around a little bit. Next time you see your friend, humbly suggest that he open that new bottle over a piece of chocolate cake, or a chocolate mousse -- with you, of course.
A perfect introduction.

[Deactivated Member]

It's a long, long time since I had Dalwhinnie - 15 years or more - so it may have changed. But I remember a whisky that smelt of sweaty socks until you added water, at which point it became sweet and floral. It's a perfectly respectable present to give and receive.

[Dubois]

Dalwhinnie was allways a favorite of mine, so I guess I would be more than happy if I receive one as a present.

[TreacleSponge]

Honey, a tiny bit of smoke, lots going off in it, a good choice - sweet and easy to drink but very interesting if you want to linger over it a little.

When I had the pub it was one of 3 whiskies we'd give to people who wanted to try their first malt. It was a safe bet. It's also the only whisky my non-whisky-drinking friend (who only ever drinks G&T or Sav Blanc) enjoyed with me. So as your friend isn't much of a whisky drinker, it sounds like a good gift for him.

[woodhill]

What you say is true, it is one of those "whiskies for people who don't drink whisky"

[Willie JJ]

Agreed.

It is very approachable and if your friend doesn't like the Dalwhinnie, then he is unlikely to find any single malt drinkable.

[Deactivated Member]

It is very approachable and if your friend doesn't like the Dalwhinnie, then he is unlikely to find any single malt drinkable.

I guess it must have changed over the years - it really was once quite challenging when taken neat.

[Willie JJ]

I suspect you and I taste things differently Nick.

With that in mind Elagabalus, perhaps you should suggest to your friend that he try it with a spot of water first.

Sweaty socks .

[Klas]

Dalwhinnie 15 years old seems a perfect way to be introduced to whisky.
I have myself given it as presents to friends who are about to try whisky for one of their first times. It has always been appreciated!

[irishwhiskeychaser]

I echo the above appraisals...

Easy drinking honey'd dram. This is an easy graduation to Scotch Single Malts. Nothing but praise for this Highlander.

Honey & a touch of heather Smoke
Very sweet & lightly peated
A touch of spice, medium length

[Wave]

About 10 years ago until I got into more adventurous and cask strength whiskies I was never without a bottle of Dalwhinnie 15 in the cupboard. As a lighter style of whisky it's hard to beat.


Cheers!