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The reviewer and scores explained.]
Scotch: DALWHINNIE 15 YO Single Malt
Cost: $75
Score: 72 78 (Update after 3 bottles)
Scent: Very bland.
Palate: Beautifully sweet, smooth and sweet after taste. Slight smoky honey.
Effect: Up lifting and happy.
Empty glass scent: Slight smoky scent.
Day after: Clean in, clean out after 1/3 bottle.
Bottom line: Great if you like easy going sweet Scotches.
The review: The 1st thing that caught my attention was the distinct lack of a Scotch scent. No burn, no earth, no spice. It has a scent but it's very subtle. But then you drink it and
hmmmm... smooth... warm... sweet... honey... smoke... earth...
I finished my 1st glass and before I knew it, I was back at the bottle sniffing the cork to try and better discern the scent.
Dalwhinnie's pleasure is all in the mouth, and it leaves the nose out in the cold.
I like it and I will be buying another bottle in the future. I was sad to pour Dalwhinnie's last drop.
If it had a stronger scent and more smoke, this would score an 85.
Minor note: The cork didn't quite fit flush against the bottle lip, so if I lay it down it would drip.
(Update after 3 bottles)
This has become my go to Scotch when in doubt. In this price range Dalwhinnie whips the lamas ass ;).