Dalwhinnie 2012 Special Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky 25 Year Old · 1987 Vintage

Colour

Deep amber-gold with coppery highlights and a warm mahogany edge, a sherry-toned glow.

Nose

Silky honeyed barley leads the nose, unfolding orchard fruit—apple and pear—with vanilla and almond accents. A refined sherried depth emerges: dried raisin and fig, a hint of cocoa, and gentle spice, all wrapped in warm toasted oak.

Palate

Silky, full-bodied on the palate, the high ABV glows with a refined warmth. Rich sherried sweetness envelops dark fruits—plum, fig, raisin—while toasted almond, orange zest and a touch of cocoa add complexity. Spices of clove and cinnamon emerge mid-palate, balanced by honeyed notes and subtle oak. The finish is long, velvety and warming, with lingering fruit and spice.

Finish

Long, luxurious finish dense with dark dried fruit, fig and raisin, chased by cocoa, toasted almond and a whisper of spice. Sherry sweetness coats the oak, leaving a velvet, warming glow that lingers.