Dalwhinnie is derived from the Gaelic word for 'meeting place'. Built originally at the crossroads of cattle-drovers trails, it is now near the junction of the A9 to Inverness and the A889 to Fort William.
Peat and fresh water are in abundance in this area with the main water source the loch at Doire-Uaine.
The distillery at Dalwhinnie is the highest in Scotland situated at just over 1000 feet!
Jim Murray awarded this Dalwhinnie a score of 95 points in his Whisky Bible, making this whisky excellent value for money.
Elegant, smooth and medium-bodied, this Dalwhinnie part of Diageo's Classic Malt range!
Nose: Mellow, soft and lasting flavours of heather, honey-sweetness.
Palate: Vanilla continues with deeper citrus-fruit flavours and hints of malted bread.
Finish: Long and lingering starting with a sweetness, but giving way to smoke, peat and malt.